I'm heading to Mankato's new Riverfront Park dedication in a moment, but will return to post more about Speaker Kelliher's announcement.
IDHA blogger and MAK volunteer DJ Danielson (right) grilled the burgers for the well-attended post-announcement picnic. Grace Kelly of MNPP was there as well and should be reporting later in the day, she said in conversation.
Here's the press release:
Today, Minnesota Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher announced her campaign for Governor at her family farm near Mankato.
Highlighting her career in public service, Anderson Kelliher discussed her days growing up on a dairy farm and the challenges of the 80’s farm crisis.
“My family faced difficult times, but we were determined to face that crisis and succeed. Those difficult days shaped the person I am today.
“Minnesotans are hungry for a leader who not only understands our challenges but will work with them to solve the problems we face,” she said.
Anderson Kelliher was introduced by former Secretary of State Joan Growe who said, “I am supporting Margaret because I know no one will work harder for Minnesota. I want a governor who understands the problems we face, has ideas on how to correct them, has the vision for the future of our state, and the passion to get the job done.”
A graduate of Mankato West High School and Gustavus Adolphus College, Anderson Kelliher was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1998, and was elected Speaker by her colleagues after leading her caucus to the majority in the 2006 election.
As Speaker, she guided the passage of a nation-leading renewable energy standard. And when the safety of the state’s roads and bridges was at stake, she built a coalition of Democrats and Republicans, business leaders, farmers and environmentalists to override Governor Pawlenty’s veto of the transportation bill.
“In order to rebuild Minnesota, we need an economic plan that touches every corner of the state,” Anderson Kelliher said. “We cannot afford to have an opportunity gap in this state between rural and metropolitan Minnesota.”
Campaign Kickoff Video at www.margaretforgovernor.com.
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