Large crowd attends MSRPO
2006 Annual Meeting; candidates take notice

On October 4th, 2006, MSRPO held its Annual Meeting at the Ramada Mall of America.

Speakers at the meeting included candidates for governor Mike Hatch and Peter Hutchinson, State Senator Bill Belanger, ranking Republican on the Senate tax Committee, and Rep. Ann Lenczewski, who may well be the next Chair of the House tax Committee.

A full room, lots of questions, and good discussion clearly illustrated for these key policy makers that the property tax system as it regards seasonal property is unfair, has no relationship to a person's ability to pay, and creates strong disincentives towards sound stewardship of shore lines and forests.

Video of the meeting is online. Please note: the video files are quite large and a high-speed Internet connection is required to view them.

As always, we hope you'll stay in touch! Visit MSRPO's public forum to share your thoughts.

Video clips 2006 MSRPO Annual Meeting

	Opening, part 1A, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting, MSRPO Director Jeff Forester
	Opening, part 1B, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting, MSRPO Director Jeff Forester
	Remarks of State Senator Bill Belanger, Part 2A, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting
	Remarks of State Senator Bill Belanger, Part 2B, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting
	Remarks of State Representative Ann Lenczewski, Part 3A, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting
	Remarks of State Representative Ann Lenczewski, Part 3B, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting
	Remarks of gubernatorial candidate Peter Hutchinson, Part 4A, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting
	Remarks of gubernatorial candidate Peter Hutchinson, Part 4B, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting
	Remarks of gubernatorial candidate Mike Hatch, Part 5A, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting
	Remarks of gubernatorial candidate Mike Hatch, Part 5B, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting
	Closing statements, MSRPO 2006 Annual Meeting, MSRPO Director Jeff Forester