Representative Joe Atkins State Rep. since 2002 Mayor of IGH, 1992-2002 IGH School Board, 1987-1990...

Representative Joe Atkins• State Rep. since 2002• Mayor of IGH,

1992-2002• IGH School Board,

1987-1990• Voted “Best Local

Elected Official” by readers of the South-West Review

Senator Jim Metzen

• President of the Minnesota Senate

• State Senator since 1986

• State Representative, 1974 – 1986

• South St. Paul City Council, 1967-74

Representative Rick Hansen

• State Rep. since 2004• Former Soil & Water

Board Member• Nationally recognized

for environmental expertise and stewardship

• Former SD 39 DFL Chair

Atkins Metzen HansenStanding Up for Education

• Secured the most significant increase in K-12 funding in two decades.

• Increased funding for early childhood programs.

• Funded Inver Hills buildings.

Atkins Metzen HansenProtecting Our Homes and Families

• Fought for protection from condemnation abuse

• Pushing for permanent property tax relief

• Passed the toughest sex offender, steroid and meth laws in the country

Atkins Metzen Hansen• Fighting for Affordable

Health Care …

• …and Better Transportation Options.

Atkins Metzen HansenSupporting Our Police, Firefighters,

Soldiers and Veterans• Secured better benefits

for soldiers and vets.• Fought for better

funding for our police and firefighters.

• Passed the most comprehensive fire safety law in the nation.