Thank you for visiting my webpage. Since the original homepage was written, the spring, summer and fall have passed. Election Day and the days immediately after were an experience like no other I've ever had. Foremost in my mind is the gratitude I have for the many people who worked to bring about a victory for our team. I have said for months that no candidate ever wins alone and I am humbled by all the donated hours spent and miles driven by volunteers to bring about a victory.

It is difficult to explain the sense of responsibility to the people of this district that I feel. They have entrusted me with their hopes for a more citizen-controlled Minnesota government and I will not forget that.

By going to my legislative web page: -- www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?district=03B -- you can easily find out what the Legislature is doing: checking committee schedules, tracking bills in process and votes taken, and much more. You can also sign up for daily and weekly electronic updates on what is happening at the Capital. It is your right and responsibility to watch the activities in St. Paul.

One of my goals is to be accessible. I am facing a new job and like any new employee, there is a lot to learn in a short time. But I will do my best to remain in close contact with the people in Itasca and Aitkin Counties.

Thank you to every volunteer and to every voter who placed their trust in me. I will do this job as I have tried to live my life; working hard, respecting others and with honesty. Let's work together to move Minnesota forward and provide a bright future for the families of today and the next generation.