By Judy Erickson, government relations director
The next six weeks are going to be difficult and grueling for legislators. In relation to the whole scheme of things at the legislature, the parks and trails piece is positive. Please be positive in contacting your legislators! Thank you for being a part of the team that strengthens and supports our legislative efforts!
Please contact your House members and encourage them to support the park and trail legacy allocation package contained in HF1493 as a fair and balanced approach that meets the priority needs for Minnesota's parks and trails. Also let them know you support the 25-year vision framework and look forward to being engaged in developing the vision. Encourage them to support the governor's recommendations on the budget (no general fund budget cuts for parks and trails). Finally, thank them for their efforts and hard work.
Please contact your Senators and encourage them to develop a legacy allocation package that is fair, balanced and meets the priority needs for Minnesota's parks and trails. Encourage them to include funding for all three of Minnesota's parks and trail systems and support their efforts in creating a 25-year vision for Minnesota's parks and trails. Encourage them to support the governor's recommendations on the budget (no general fund budget cuts for parks and trails). Finally, thank them for their efforts and hard work.
