Welcome

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It’s been a busy time since the end of the 2009 Legislative Session and the start of the New Year.  I’ve really enjoyed speaking with many of you one-on-one at the many events I’ve attended throughout the past few months in Apple Valley and Rosemount.  I hope you’ll continue to call me, catch me around town, and send me emails with your ideas, questions and concerns. 

2009 was a tough year for Minnesotans.  Some spent their time scouring the classified ads in search of a job.  Others watched foreclosure signs spring up in houses next door, struggled with rising health care costs or wondered how they’d send their kids to college.

As I listen to you, it’s clear we all want the same things.  We choose to live in Minnesota for a reason – good schools, quality health care and childcare, a fair opportunity to succeed, and a rich outdoor heritage.   Those core values are at the center of every decision I make as your State Representative, and they guide me to make decisions that will keep Rosemount and Apple Valley great places to live, work and raise a family.

My commitment to you and your family will not waver as we continue to confront the challenges ahead.  Our shared ideals, combined with our famous Midwestern work ethic, give me confidence we’ll emerge from our current challenges stronger than ever.  Working together, we will get Minnesotans working, our economy moving and our state back on track.

It is a privilege to serve as your State Representative.

Warm regards,

Phil

Representative Phillip Sterner
Minnesota House of Representatives