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Rep Larry Hosch not seeking 2012 re-election

Dear Neighbors and Friends-
 
Mondays can be a double edged sword.  For many, Monday's are a dreaded day where we leave the weekend behind and start another long week of work.  For me, I have been lucky enough to be given the immense honor and opportunity to represent approximately 40,000 people in Central Minnesota as well as the whole state. I have always loved Monday's when I had to pack up and head to our state Capitol and work in a beautiful building with some of the best and most inspiring individuals I have ever met.  Mondays were the start to great possibilities and working towards making our state better. Mondays were full of potential, opportunity and genuine excitement.  I have been so lucky to be able to serve the last seven years where Mondays were great.
 
At the start of this year's legislative session I dropped off my 16 mos. old son Gavin at daycare and brought my 4 1/2 year old son Garrett to school.  When I said goodbye to Garrett and told him that I will miss him when I'm gone for the week something different happened to me than in the years past.  Like normal, I choked up (I'm a sap like that), but this time Garrett also shed a tear.  Unfortunately lately my Mondays are a repeat of this event and no longer do they consist of the excitement I once experienced.  I truly do love my job and the responsibility that has been granted to me by you and the citizens of Central Minnesota. However I love my family more and feel that it is the right time to step aside and declare my intention that I will not seek re-election in 2012.
 
Twelve years ago, I took a journey that I never dreamed of taking.  I first ran for Mayor of St. Joseph at the young age of 22 and to many people's surprise, including my own, I won.  I was elected under a (deserved) cloud of concern for some, and guarded optimism for others. I quickly learned that my unexpected path into electoral politics was one that I enjoyed, and hopefully was good at.
 
Along my side from day one was my then girlfriend, Holly.  Holly and I made St. Joseph our home.  Holly and I became engaged in the St. Joe 4th. of July parade, I was re-elected Mayor, I completed my Masters Degree, and in 2004 with Holly's support I ran for state Representative and together we were successful.  We married in 2005 at St. John's on a beautiful fall day, and have since had two wonderful children.
 
Holly has supported me through six elections, close to 100 parades, hundreds of days of being away from home, and hundreds of days and weekends spent campaigning.  My children have yet to watch a parade from the curbside where they can run after candy being thrown their way.  It is time to take a break from electoral politics and focus on catching candy.my family, summer weekends, volunteering in the community, going to local school events, and other things that I desperately want to do that I simply do not have the time to do now. 
 
During my time in elected politics, my hardest day has always been the day following the election.  How in the world can I adequately express my thanks and appreciation to those who gave me the phenomenal responsibility to represent our area? How could I express in words the appreciation towards my family, constituents, and supporters?  Today, I find the inadequacy of my words to express my sincere thanks is even more amplified.  I can't thank you enough for the absolute honor that has been given to me.  Being at the winning end of 6 elections was not made possible by me, but made possible by all those around me and who believed in me.  It is this realization that I feel that I am disappointing many of you by not running for re-election, and if that is the case, I truly am sorry.
 
With all my ramblings aside, I can tell you one thing for certain.I am not done fighting!!! I just need to find a different way to fight the fight.  I will still be working to be a voice for the poor, marginalized, disenfranchised, intimidated, elderly, disabled, young, and all those who need a voice.  Thank you for allowing me the honor to represent you, for the trust you have given me, and for the support you have shown me and my family.  It will never be forgotten and will be cherished for my entire life.
 
Most sincerely and humbly,
 
Larry
 
Representative Larry Hosch
District 14B - Serving Avon, Cold Spring, Eden Valley, Fairhaven, Kimball, Paynesville, Richmond, Roscoe, and St. Joseph
Minority Whip
(800) 947-8264
(651) 296-4373
[email protected]

THE BUDGET CRISIS - State Capital Update: Rep. Larry Hosch

In this most recent update, State House Representative Larry Hosch talks about the budget turmoil and how the process will go forward.  Larry give his explanation of the "School Shift" technique that was used to falsely balance the budget over the past year.  Hosch also announced a number of town meetings he'll be hosting in early April to discuss the specifics of the budget and how proposed changes will impact our area.

2010 ROCORI Area Election Results (Rockville, Cold Spring, Richmond)

Republicans take over US House and both Minnesota House and Senate

 

Governor race between Dayton and Emmer has Dayton still leading by slim margin.
2:51 PM  Wednesday, Dayton leads Emmer by 8,855 votes with 100% of the precincts reporting.
Based on the 1.8 million votes cast, this most likely will trigger an automatic statewide recount.

 

Fischbach glides back to State Senate.

 

Hosch wins State Rep 14B race.

 

Mergen wins over Schaefer in District 3 County Commissioner race.

 

Bachmann holds off Clark and Peterson retains US House seats.

 

Cold Spring Mayoral race won by incumbant Doug Schmitz.

 

Richmond elects Kron and Mathiasen for City Council.

 

Rockville says "YES" to City Question and elects Volkmuth, Howe and Simon for council.

 

Lieser, Leither and Demuth elected to ROCORI School Board.

DigElog LIVE! Coverage: Cold Spring Mayoral Debate Tonight- 7:00 pm

October 18, 2010
Cold Spring City Hall Council Chambers
Cold Spring, Minnesota USA

The Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce and Channel 10 cable sponsored a mayoral debate on Monday, October 18th, in the Cold Spring City Hall council chambers.  City council member Bob Thelen and current mayor Doug Schmitz responded to pre-arranged and audience questions.

 

Mayoral Debate Part I

Mayoral Debate Part II

 

Mayoral Debate III

 

Mayoral Debate Part IV

 

Mayoral Debate Part V

 

Mayoral Debate Part VI

Capital Report with Rep. Larry Hosch update 3.3.2010

The States 1.2 billion dollar deficit... reduced to 894 million. Still no real movement to solve the big problem. Hosch blames a short time band aid approach instead of a long-term solution. Using one-time dollars just doesn't work in the long run. "It's like trying to pay your mortgage by winning the lottery.

Rep. Larry Hosch explains Federal Stimulus Package in MN

This is a excerpt from a weekly update video Representative Larry Hosch produces while the State Legislature is in session.  In this 4 min. video, Hosch gives a good explanation as to how the Federal Stimulus package, recently passed in Washington DC, can be used in Minnesota.  He talks about how the Federal monies can be used to support health care.  The Federal Stimulus package is very specific about how and where the money can be used.  We can't just apply it to offset the 5 billion dollar budget deficit we already have in the state.

President Barack Obama's Inauguration ... a photo montage

 

Check out this DigElogROCORI exclusive photo montage of President Barack Obama's Inauguration.  Whether you got to see it live or this is your first time, you'll enjoy this 5 minute video of this significant historical event for our community, the country and our world.

LAND OF ROCORI ELECTION RESULTS 2008

       

Meet The Cold Spring City Council Candidates : QUESTION #2

Tax Increment Financing of Granite Company Property Development


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The Cold Spring Granite Company property vacated this year in downtown Cold Spring is of great interest to the people of Cold Spring and the surrounding area.  The candidate panel at the Cold Spring Area Chamber sponsored debate was asked, " What do you feel is the best solution for the city regarding the vacated Granite Company property and your reaction to the TIF request by Cold Spring Granite?"

MEET AND HEAR FROM EACH CANDIDATE

ELECTIONS 2008 * Meet Cold Spring Council Candidates

Larry Lahr Introduces The City Council Candidates

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Meet Jan Dingmann

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Meet Fran Ramler

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Meet Bob Thelen

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Meet Jim Webb

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Stay tuned for DigElogROCORI debate coverage later this week looking at a series of questions posed to the four candidates.