St. Paul, MN – Minnesota’s 2021 Legislative Session officially began January 5th with Rep. Patrick Garofalo (R-Farmington) and 133 other state representatives being sworn into office during a ceremony at the State Capitol.
“I look forward to serving our community in the legislature for the next two years,” said Rep. Patrick Garofalo. “Much of our work this session will be spent on passing a new, two-year state budget. With our economy improving and only a modest budget deficit, there is no need to raise taxes on the thousands of Minnesotans that have lost their jobs or struggled financially because of COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, we should make sure that government also shares in the sacrifice and work to cut wasteful spending and streamline our budget.”
Most of Rep. Garofalo’s work during the first months of session will take place in House committees. For the 2021-2022 legislative biennium, Garofalo has been appointed to serve on the following committees:
- Ways and Means
- Redistricting
- Subcommittee on Legislative Process Reform
- Taxes
Garofalo encourages area residents to contact him if they have any legislative questions, concerns, or ideas. He can be reached by phone at 651-296-1069. He can also be contacted via email at rep.pat.garofalo@house.mn, or via U.S. Mail at 295 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155.
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