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kendalkillian
Mon Jan 11, 2010 at 13:32:04 PM
CST
This morning, State Auditor
Rebecca Otto kicked off her campaign for reelection at a Capitol news
conference. The event was attended by scores of supporters (including
Franni Franken), legislators and union leaders.
In response to the announcement, Minnesota GOP
Chairman Tony Sutton released a weak critique of Otto, essentially
saying she has failed to use the office for political grandstanding
purposes. Following their logic, the Auditor should be more interested
in drumming up headlines and less focused on doing the sometimes
monotonous work required of her by the state constitution.
Below is a press release from the Minnesota
Association of Professional Employees, showing their support for the
Otto campaign.
MAPE endorses State Auditor Rebecca Otto
SHOREVIEW - The Minnesota Association of
Professional Employees (MAPE) has endorsed State Auditor Rebecca Otto
for reelection.
"As our budget situation continues to worsen, it
will be vitally important that we keep our financial house in order.
That is why we support Rebecca Otto," said MAPE Executive Director Jim
Monroe. "Like we did when she first ran in 2006, we are proud to endorse
Rebecca in 2010."
Throughout her term, State Auditor Rebecca Otto
has been a proud supporter of MAPE, our members and our legislation. As
a member of the State Board of Investment, Otto has provided exemplary
oversight of our members' pension investments.
As the largest union of professional state
employees in Minnesota, MAPE has more than 12,700 members, including
many in the office of the State Auditor. MAPE is committed to finding
innovative budget saving solutions. MAPE has presented the governor and
legislative leaders with millions of dollars in cost-saving ideas.
"MAPE looks forward to partnering with Rebecca for
another four years. We will continue working together to solve our
budget crisis," Monroe said.
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