Paul Novotny Voted 5 Times Against an Economic Stimulus Package for Sherburne County and Wright County
“I believe in working together to put points on the board for everyone to win, like the Bonding Bill.” Chad Hobot
The Bonding Bill passed with a bipartisan majority (34 Democrats and 25 Republicans) during the 5th Special Legislative Session last week. My opponent PAUL NOVOTNY VOTED AGAINST IT 5 TIMES! The Bonding Bill is the best economic stimulus available during the COVID pandemic with historic low-interest rates. It also provides shovel ready projects and creates jobs right here in Sherburne and Wright County. Party-liners like Paul only care about scoring points for the people they huddle with. I believe in working together to put points on the board for everyone to win, like the Bonding Bill. Vote for Chad Hobot for Minnesota State Representative on November 3rd!
Paul Novotny Voted Against:
• Voted against trunk highway funds to fix our local roads
• Voted against HWY 169 Improvements
• Voted against the City of Becker Business Park Redevelopment
• Voted against a Waste Wate Treatment Project in Albertville
List of 2020 Bonding Bill Projects
Link to 2020 Bonding Bill Roll Call Votes
We need to get our economy moving again and keep our kids, families, and coworkers safe during COVID. We can and need to do both simultaneously. We can create new jobs right here by investing in roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects. At the same time, by working together and following commonsense and flexible guidelines, we can rebuild together and better.
In January of this year, I attended a “Legislative Breakfast” with Sherburne County Commissioners. The breakfast was held before the Special Election on February 4th and before the regular legislative session. The Commissioners presented several bonding bill priorities for Sherburne County. All the legislators and candidates attending pledged to support these priorities to invest in local roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects.
Sherburne County Commissioner’s Bonding Bill Priorities
- Number 1: seeking $24.76 million in bonding money for the Becker Business Park to help the energy industry redefine itself in and around the Sherco Power Plant in Becker.
- Number 2: was to seek bonding money for an overpass at County Road 4 in Zimmerman, which once the Elk River freeway project is complete will be the last remaining stoplight on a 75-mile stretch between I-94 and Mille Lacs (Jim Boyle, Monticello Times, Becker Business Park at the very top on the priority list of Sherburne County, January 17, 2020, https://www.hometownsource.com/monticello_times/community/big_lake/becker-business-park-at-very-top-on-priority-list-of-sherburne-county/article_e272c3f0-398a-11ea-b8aa-cfbde5d25c37.html).
- Number 3: Allocating resources to fix local roads.
Chad Hobot speaks with Sherco workers about creating local jobs at the Boiler Makers 647 Union Hall, Ramsey MN. January 2020.
Paul Novotny Voted Against Investing in Local Roads and Infrastructure
My opponent in the election, Paul Novotny, against the 2020 Bonding Bill five times in 5 Special Legislative Sessions this year. The 2020 Bonding Bill includes shovel ready economic stimulus projects for Sherburne County and Wright County. COVID has crippled our economy. One way to get the economy moving again is a stimulus package, and the Bonding Bill was it. Instead, Paul Novotny and his caucus decided to pick fights with the Governor’s efforts to keep us safe during COVID.
We need an Independent Leader, not a Party-Liner
Party-line legislators only score points for those they huddle with, but independent leaders do what is right by putting points on the board for everyone to win. The Bonding Bill is a good example of what I talking about. We need commonsense leadership more than ever. Working together we can get our economy moving again while keeping our kids, families, and co-workers safe from COVID. I keep my word. I believe in calling balls and strikes, it doesn’t matter to me if the pitcher of a good idea is wearing a Republican or Democrat jersey. If it is good for Elk River, Big Lake, and Otsego, I’m going to take a swing at it.
We Need Strong Leadership Willing to Do What is Right
We can rebuild our economy by focusing on where we need to go, working together, and thinking outside the box. By following commonsense and flexible guidelines, like wearing face covers and social distancing in public, we can help keep our families, children, and co-workers safe.
