Legislative Update- October 29, 2021

Dear Neighbors,

I hope this finds you well. Between connecting with community members, refereeing high school football, and touring the state as a member of the House Capital Investment Committee, it’s been a busy fall.

My colleague State Representative Heather Edelson, who represents Edina, and I have placed a friendly wager on tonight’s football game between Rosemount and Edina. If the Irish win, Rep. Edelson will volunteer at a local food shelf of her choice in our community. If the Hornets take home a victory, I'll sign up for a shift at a food shelf in her district. Game on! See you at the stadium tonight 7:30.

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The Rosemount Halloween Committee and Parks and Recreation Department is hosting for the 39th year its annual Haunted Woods Trail on Saturday. The event will be at Central Park across from City Hall from 6:00-8:00 p.m. I hope you'll swing by to say hello! More details here.

The House Capital Investment Committee completed our tour of proposed sites of state investment throughout southwest Minnesota last week, with a large portion of the stops and presentations focused on the region’s aging water infrastructure. Everyone in our state deserves reliable access to clean water and I was glad I had the opportunity to see firsthand the repairs and updates needed to make this a reality.

In addition to numerous wastewater treatment plants, water towers, and public utility sites, we also visited state colleges and universities, public safety facilities, community centers, and other sites. Next month, we’re scheduled to visit the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs, including our district. Stay tuned for more details.

Veterans Career Fair on November 3

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) invite veterans, current service members, their spouses, and Gold Star families to attend the 15th annual Veterans Career Fair on November 3 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center.

A total of 98 employers are taking part in the Minnesota Veterans Career Fair, including the event’s premier exhibitors: Andersen Corp/Renewal by Andersen; Arvig; Carousel Motor Group;  Land O'Lakes, Inc; Nuss Truck & Equipment; Pepsi Beverage Company; Sherwin Williams; Stratasys; Tennant Company; and Weiss Builders. Organizations that provide employment, education and other services for veterans are also participating. 

There is no cost for job seekers to attend this event and no registration is required. Job seeker attendees are eligible to enter a drawing for one of 50 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) gift cards ($100 value) that can be used to purchase Minnesota DNR park fees, camping or gifts. Learn more here.

Keep in Touch

Wishing you a safe and Happy Halloween! Please contact me anytime you have questions or input at rep.john.huot@house.mn.

It’s an honor to serve you at the State Capitol.

Take care,

John