Minnesota Senate DFL

SD54 Town Hall Meeting

St. Paul, Minn. – Senator Karla Bigham (DFL-Cottage Grove) and Representative Anne Claflin (DFL-South St. Paul) invite members of the public to attend a town hall meeting on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 pm. The legislators will be there to take questions and discuss the results of the 2019 Legislative Session, and to hear directly from constituents about their concerns.

 

What:

Town Hall Meeting

 

When:

Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 PM

 

Where:

St. Paul Park City Hall

600 Portland Ave

St Paul Park, MN 55071

 

Who:

Senator Karla Bigham

Representative Anne Claflin

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