Thursday, March 31, 2005
Duluth & St. Louis County Knocks One out of the Park
Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol was a wonderful event. The success of this annual lobbying event is seen in the legislature’s decision to send the governor a $945 million dollar bonding bill that includes approximately $40 million for projects at UMD, Lake Superior College, and the City of Duluth.
Now, we can expect to see new buildings take shape at these campuses and a sewer overflow system to protect Lake Superior from sewage overflows will be built. If this was a sporting event, those who participated in the lobbying event at the Capitol would be giving each other high fives. Well done.
In actuality, there is more than enough credit to go around. Business people, lobbyists, legislators from our area, and citizens all need to be reminded that their efforts are appreciated. But I cannot -and will not - discount Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol for bringing attention to many of these fine projects early in the legislative session.
Now on to next year….
posted by Andy Peterson www.duluthchamber.com at
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