Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Rep Goonter "It Never Happened"
St. Paul. District 5A representative Rob Goonter (R), (also former local grocer), who has been unchallenged for the last 80 years except by (D) hopeful Johnny Gibblett of Seelon from last years election, was busted the other day when he sent out an invitation to several lobbyists for his "benefit" dinner being held in Pankato.
In the invitation, Goonter implied that the $500 donation would go towards getting the lobbyists issues passed in this legislative session. Democratic opponents called him on this stating that it was unlawful to imply this, donations going towards lobbyist issues instead of Rep Goonter pushing for the issues that better represent his constituents, Republican or Democratic.
Rep. Goonter replied, "Um, I didn't really look the letter over before it was sent out. I just assumed it was okay, as soon as I find out who drafted the letter I'm firing them! But in all honesty, I don't see what's wrong with the letter."
This issue coming from the backlash that Rep. Goonter and Rep. Rosey told Moon Valley and Fernbowl County Human services that they will be receiving a bigger budget cut in the next year. The issue of the welfare of children was brought up and Rep. Rosen stated that, "
In the invitation, Goonter implied that the $500 donation would go towards getting the lobbyists issues passed in this legislative session. Democratic opponents called him on this stating that it was unlawful to imply this, donations going towards lobbyist issues instead of Rep Goonter pushing for the issues that better represent his constituents, Republican or Democratic.
Rep. Goonter replied, "Um, I didn't really look the letter over before it was sent out. I just assumed it was okay, as soon as I find out who drafted the letter I'm firing them! But in all honesty, I don't see what's wrong with the letter."
This issue coming from the backlash that Rep. Goonter and Rep. Rosey told Moon Valley and Fernbowl County Human services that they will be receiving a bigger budget cut in the next year. The issue of the welfare of children was brought up and Rep. Rosen stated that, "
