Dear Neighbor,
The holidays are fast approaching, and I would like to take a moment to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope you are able to spend the holidays celebrating with loved ones and enjoying the season. Also, if you’re traveling over the next couple of weeks, please do so safely!
I would like to take a moment to share all that I am grateful for this holiday season including my family and our community; it is an honor and privilege to represent you at the Capitol in St. Paul! Additionally, please remember those who are less fortunate this holiday season. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of these folks.
Committee Assignments
This past week, Speaker Kurt Daudt and House Republican leadership released committee rosters; I was named Vice-Chair of the Agriculture Policy Committee. I will also serve on the Environment & Natural Resources Policy and Finance, and Health & Human Services Finance committees. I very much look forward to the opportunity to serve as Vice-Chair of a committee that focuses its attention heavily on a major industry in our area. I will continue to proudly represent our rural values in this role.
The next legislative session will be underway on January 3rd. I welcome your views, questions and suggestions on issues of interest or concern. Please always feel free to reach out to me if I can ever be of assistance to you or your family regarding any issue related to state government. I can be reached via email at rep.jeff.backer@house.mn or you can call me at 701-361-1909. I look forward to hearing from you!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Jeff