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Upmeyer: 2013 legislative session will soon be kicking off

Linda Upmeyer
Linda Upmeyer

From Rep. Linda Upmeyer –

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and look forward to a blessed New Year.  I hope you were able to break free from the hustle and bustle that tends to envelope us during this time of year, and that you were able to spend some time focusing on the most important things in life- making joyful memories with family and friends.  Thank you for the many warm holiday wishes and season’s greetings you have sent our way. I enjoy all the Christmas letters, despite the fact that I almost never manage to write and send one!

It’s hard to believe that in just a few short days, 2012 will draw to a close, and we will ring in 2013.  With that comes new and exciting opportunities and challenges for all of us.  I am looking forward to the new year with anticipation and optimism.  I have much to be thankful for– my wonderful husband, five healthy children and their spouses, three healthy and lively grandsons, and incredible, salt-of-the-earth friends.  I am excited to create more memories with all of them, as well as focus on my duties of representing you in the Iowa Legislature and bringing more opportunities to the great people of this state.

Just as the holiday festivities are winding down, the 2013 legislative session will soon be kicking off.  We begin the next session on Monday, January 14. Don’t forget that session can be viewed via the website in real time; just head to https://www.legis.iowa.gov.  Join us whenever you can.

Throughout the upcoming session, I will continue to focus on Iowans’ priorities – crafting an efficient and effective state budget that does not spend more than the state takes in (ongoing revenue), does not use one-time money for ongoing expenses, and does not intentionally underfund our commitments simply to deal with them down the road.  I will also continue to work on reducing the tax and regulatory burden on the hardworking taxpayers of Iowa, as well as putting people back to work by supporting policies that promote quality job creation.

I look forward to working together, having an open dialogue, and listening to new ideas– all with the goal of making our great state even greater.  I also look forward to forums throughout the district to hear from each of you.  Watch for dates as they are scheduled.

As we near the end of another year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and successful year ahead.  May 2013 be a prosperous and joy-filled year for you and yours.

As always, please feel free to contact me anytime with the issues you care about at linda.upmeyer@legis.state.ia.us or 515-281-4618.

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