Salary During Shutdown

After much consideration, I decided not to accept my legislative pay during the shutdown and donated this money to local charities to lessen the impact on Minnesota families. While my check is considerably smaller than the Governor’s compensation, I also encouraged him to follow the charitable legacy of the Dayton family and do the same. Accepting or not accepting pay during the shutdown should not be a political stunt. While this was a hardship considering the time I spent away from my family and my business, I believe this approach was in line with the Minnesota value of fiscal responsibility and charity.