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Rep. Patty Acomb (HD44B) Update: February 18, 2019

Dear Neighbors,

As another week begins here at the Capitol, here’s a quick update on what I’ve been up to.

At the Capitol 
Jodi, one of my constituents, visited me at the Capitol to advocate for increasing regulations and improving the quality of life for those in assisted living facilities, especially those who need memory care services. I was happy to share that I’m a co-author of House File 649, a comprehensive reform of assisted living facilities.

I want to thank all of you who have taken the time to contact me. Connecting with constituents is my top priority and my favorite part of serving as your representative!

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Rep. Patty Acomb (HD44B) Update: February 8, 2019

Dear Neighbors,

Today marks the end of my first month as your representative! It’s an honor to serve as your voice at the Capitol. Here’s an update on the work that I’ve been doing.

At the Capitol
We had our first official floor vote on H.F. 51 this week! This legislation would allow homeowners to formally renounce restrictive covenants on their home titles. In the past, these covenants were used to prevent minority communities from moving into residential neighborhoods. While restrictive covenants are no longer legal, the language often remains on documents. The bill would permit homeowners to repudiate the racist language while preserving the title for future study of racist housing policies. We voted unanimously in favor of the bill, which gives me hope for more bipartisan legislation to come. Continue reading “Rep. Patty Acomb (HD44B) Update: February 8, 2019”

Q&A with Rep. Patty Acomb: Her priorities as a first-term legislator

Minnetonka, Minnesota — Rep. Patty Acomb, D-Minnetonka, is serving her first term in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 44B.

Lakeshore Weekly News contacted Acomb to ask her a few questions about the legislative session, which began Jan. 8.

What are three of your goals this session?

As a new member, some key goals I have for early this session include:

  • Learning as much as I can about the state agencies, the issues, and potential legislation that are important to our community, so that I can be an effective representative. I am serving on four committees, including State Government Finance, Environment and Natural Resources Policy, Energy and Climate Finance and Policy, and Health and Human Services Finance.
  • Building relationships with my follow legislators — I am only one of 201 representatives and senators in the state Legislature, and will need to develop collaborative and bipartisan coalitions to address issues successfully.
  • And finally, I want to hear from constituents about their ideas, concerns, and feedback on what the state should be doing. Hearing from you allows me to be a better representative. I am also planning some town halls in my district, with the first one in early February.

View the complete January 28 article by Melissa Turtinen on The Lakeshore Weekly website here.

Rep. Patty Acomb (HD44B) Update: January 29, 2019

 

Dear Neighbors,

I hope that you are staying warm and safe! Please remember to check in on senior citizens, vulnerable adults, and others who are especially at risk this week with the extreme cold.

At the Capitol
It’s starting to feel like I’m settling into a routine here at the Capitol. My days are filled with community hearings and meetings with constituents and organizations. I’ve also been catching up on the many emails and phone calls that I’ve received from constituents. Please continue to reach out!

Though it’s still early in the session, dozens of bills are being introduced at each House floor session. I introduced my own first bill last week! This proposal—House File 333—provides a sales tax exemption for the construction materials to be used for the new public safety facility in the city of Minnetonka. This combined with funding from the city will allow for improved police and fire protection in our community. You can read more about it here. Continue reading “Rep. Patty Acomb (HD44B) Update: January 29, 2019”