Tag: Heather Edelson

Dear Neighbors,

A big thank you to all Edina residents who attended our District 49 town hall meeting at the end of January. We had a wonderful turnout with a lot of engagement and excellent questions about the 2020 legislative session. If you missed it, the City of Edina provided recorded coverage of our conversation and you can check it out here.

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Continue reading “Rep. Heather Edelson (HD49A) Update: February 11, 2020”

Dear Neighbors,

I hope this finds you well and enjoying the snow. Last week, I had the opportunity to discuss solutions the Legislature can take to tackle hunger in Minnesota with Cory Hepola of WCCO. You can listen to the segment here. You may recall my “Breakfast after the Bell” legislation from last year, which allows schools to establish voluntary meal programs that include grab and go breakfasts, second chance breakfasts, and/or breakfasts in the classroom. Although it didn’t make it in the overall education budget agreement, I’ll continue to advocate for its passage this session.

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Continue reading “Rep. Heather Edelson (HD49A) Update: January 21, 2020”

Dear Neighbors,

Today, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the 2019 November Budget and Economic Forecast, showing a balance of $1.332 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. Additionally, the Economic Forecast revealed that Minnesota continues to have low unemployment and a stable budget.

Although Minnesota’s economy is performing well, we must remain cautious and fiscally judicious. When we take inflation into consideration, our state faces significant budget deficits in the future, which would undermine our ability to deliver a world-class education, safe transportation infrastructure, and good health care for Edina families. Making smart investments in these core values will build a better Minnesota for all of us. Continue reading “Rep. Heather Edelson (HD49A) Update: December 5, 2019”

Dear Neighbors,

I hope you were able to enjoy the snowy holiday last week! I was grateful to have spent Thanksgiving surrounded by friends and family.

Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Run

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It certainly has been a busy fall. Here’s an update from the Capitol: Continue reading “Rep. Heather Edelson (HD49A) Update: December 3, 2019”

Dear Neighbors,

I hope this finds you well and adjusting to a chilly start to November!

On November 20, I will be hosting an informational listening session with the City of Edina and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to discuss how parts of Edina are being proposed as a Superfund site due to pollution that came from a business in Saint Louis Park.

I want to reassure you your water is safe and has been treated for years by initiatives taken by our city to protect residents if you live in the area being discussed (as I do).

That said, I encourage you to join us to ask the MPCA and the Minnesota Department of Health questions.

If you live in the Morningside, Country Club, or Sunnyside neighborhoods, I highly encourage you to attend this important meeting.

Here are the details:
Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30-8:30 pm at the Edina City Hall Council Chambers, 4801 W 50th St, Edina, MN 55424

Sincerely,

Heather Edelson
State Representative

Dear Neighbors,

This email serves as a friendly reminder to save the date for our upcoming ‘Community Conversation on Polymet’ on October 21 at 6:30 p.m. featuring former Governor Arne Carlson. I’m pleased to share panelist Chris Knopf, Executive Director of the Friends of the BWCA, will be joining the discussion. Mr. Knopf has been dedicated to preserving and protecting natural resources and lands for over 25 years. You can read more about Mr. Knopf’s background here.

I look forward to our conversation. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.

Sincerely,

Heather Edelson

State Representative

Dear Community Members, Friends and Neighbors,

The permits for the first potential Copper-Sulfide Polymet Mine in Minnesota will come before the courts on October 23, 2019. With the importance of the impending decision, my office has decided to host one more Community Conversation this year around what this means for our State.

Please Save the Date and plan to join us on October 21st from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at Edina City Hall.

We have invited all stakeholders, from Polymet Government Affairs, to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, to those who oppose this proposal due to the impact on our environment. Continue reading “Rep. Heather Edelson (HD49A) Update: October 8, 2019”