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Support Small Business, May 1, 2008

We're all concerned, Democrats and Republicans alike, about the direction our economy is heading but it's easy to become confused about all of the proposed solutions. Will any of them really help in the near-term and will they be solid answers to our long-term economic concerns? Read the rest of the commentary.

Real Transportation Work Begins, March 20, 2008

Passing the 2008 transportation funding bill was a major accomplishment or an enormous mistake, depending on your point of view. But now the real work must begin in order to make certain the money allocated for our roads and bridges provides the best overall value for the people of Minnesota. Read the rest of the commentary.

Jerry Pitzrick is unanimously endorsed at Senate District 42 DFL convention, March 3, 2008

On Saturday, March 1, Jerry Pitzrick was unanimously endorsed at the Senate District 42 DFL convention held at Eden Prairie High School. Endorsements Committee Chair Kim Ross reported that the committee recommended endorsement to the
convention delegates stating, "Jerry is a small business owner and engineer who has worked on a range of projects from a water treatment plan in Colorado to an upgrade of the metro rail system in Washington, DC to a wind energy project in North Dakota. He has the
expertise to develop creative solutions to our infrastructure issues and alternative energy opportunities."

"I was honored to receive this endorsement," said Pitzrick, "and look forward to meeting people in our community so I can be prepared to represent their needs in the State Legislature."

Jerry Pitzrick to Run for Eden Prairie State House Seat, February 21, 2008

Jerry Pitzrick has announced his candidacy for the State House of Representatives seat for House District 42B. "My family and I have lived in Eden Prairie since 1976," said Pitzrick. "My family and I have been a part of the community through its most rapid, expansive development. My wife and I have raised our daughter here and watched her graduate from the Eden Prairie School District. My mother is now a resident of an Eden Prairie senior living center as well."

"I believe I have a unique background that makes me a strong candidate for the House of Representatives," Pitzrick stated. Jerry is a successful business owner who regularly consults with cities and government entities across the country to help them work together more productively. Prior to that, he spent more than 20 years working in management for a large, locally based national contractor. He is trained as a Civil Engineer, with a degree from the University of Minnesota. Jerry has also served on the Eden Prairie Planning Commission since 2006.

"I believe:

- Providing consistent, reliable funding to better educate our children today helps them succeed tomorrow — and that will help Minnesota business

- Minnesota needs more innovative thinking and strategically-directed resources to promote a diverse, vibrant, and stable economy

- Investing in effective transportation helps people and businesses be more productive and ultimately saves time, energy and money

- Infrastructure is much more than road and bridges. We need to deal with water management, new sources of renewable energy, and power transmission issues now to avoid problems in the future.

“I believe that my background, skills, and commitment will make me a strong, independent voice for Eden Prairie."