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 Accomplishments & Goals Preserved funding for interregional corridor development including Highway 14 Member, Civil Air Patrol Legislative Branch - Owatonna Hosted legislative committees on transportation & education finance, Economic Development in our district to hear our local and state concerns Fought for tougher restrictions on sex offenders & chronic drunk drivers Authored clean water legislation enabling citizens to monitor local water quality & to ban excessive use of phosphorus Will continue to fight for fair per-student education funding & long-term solutions for rising health care costs & transportation funding CLICK HERE FOR MORE CONNIE! LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PERSONAL
• 38-year Owatonna resident
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COMMUNITY-MINDED Connie Ruth has been a part of the Owatonna area for 38 years. She worked as General Manager of a cable company covering 24 local communities and as an adjunct instructor for Southwest State University. As a member of Rotary and the Owatonna and Waseca Chambers of Commerce, Connie is in touch with the needs of small businesses. Having raised three children in local schools, Connie also understands the concerns of families. Together with Connie’s childhood on a family farm, Connie is uniquely qualified in representing Steele and Waseca Counties in the Minnesota Legislature.
Awards & Endorsements
Minnesota Farm Bureau, “Friend
of Agriculture”
Owatonna Business &
Professional Women, “Woman of Achievement 2002”
Minnesota Biodiesel Council,
“Biodiesel Buddy”
National Federation of
Independent Business, “Guardian of Small Business” Endorsed by Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Minnesota
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