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Response to Walz's proposed budget cuts/shift to counties!

Letter to the Editor (submitted the first week of May)

Letter to the Editor:

As Chair of the Wright County Republicans, I am deeply concerned about Governor Walz's proposed budget cuts, which shift mandatory state spending to county governments. This approach unfairly burdens counties like Wright County, threatening our financial stability and the equitable governance Minnesotans deserve.

The governor's plan includes a $1.3 billion reduction in health and human services spending over four years, with counties expected to shoulder a significant portion of these costs. For example, the five percent county share for residential services for disabled individuals alone saves the state $400 million. However, counties have limited revenue-raising tools, relying primarily on property taxes. This shift forces local governments to increase property taxes, disproportionately impacting rural and suburban residents with smaller tax bases.

Many of the affected services, such as disability waivers, are mandated by federal or state law and cannot be reduced or eliminated. This leaves counties with no choice but to absorb the financial burden, undermining their ability to fund other critical services like infrastructure and public safety.

Governor Walz's budget shift may provide relief for the state, but does so at the expense of Minnesota's counties and residents. What needs to happen is for Gov. Walz to reverse the reckless spending spree he initiated with the 2023-34 legislative DFL trifecta. Hone up to his mistakes and get budgets back to 2022 when we were financially solvent and sitting on an $18 billion surplus. We urge state leaders to reject the Walz proposal and prioritize solutions that uphold the well-being of all Minnesotans.

Sincerely,

 Wright County Republicans

SD29 OFFICIAL SPECIAL ENDORSING CONVENTION CALL

TO: Delegates and Alternates residing within SD29 in the Republican Party of Wright County Basic Political Unit (BPOU)

Pursuant to the constitution of the Republican Party of Minnesota and pursuant to the Official 2025 Call for the Republican Party of Minnesota BPOU Conventions issued by the Republican Party of Minnesota State Executive Committee, the Republican Party of Wright County BPOU is hereby called to meet at:

Discovery Elementary School

301 2^nd Ave NE.

Buffalo, MN 55313

Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 6:00 PM

This is a school. NO FIREARMS!

Registration opens at 5:00 PM and closes at 6:20 PM.

The Republican Party of Wright County BPOU Delegation shall be composed of delegates and alternates residing within Senate District 29 selected by the Precinct Caucuses on February 27th, 2024.

The convention shall be held for the purpose of:

1. Endorsing a candidate for Senate District 29
2. No other business will be allowed

NOTE: A quorum is needed to transact any business.  Your attendance is important.

Registration Fee: $20 Delegates and Alternates

$10/all guests 18 and over (Must have Delegate present upon registration)

Save time and register in advance online until August 5^th at:

https://secure.winred.com/wright-county-gop/sd29convention2025

Pay at door, cash or check payable to Republican Party of Wright County.

SD29 Rules

SD29 Agenda

Prepared and paid for by the Republican Party of Wright County

P.O. Box 63, Monticello, MN 55362 | www.wrightgop.org