Tom
Rukavina for State Representative District 5A
Rep. Tom Rukavina, DFL-Labor
Endorsed/5A-Virginia
Here's how you can reach Tom:
Home phone: 218-749-5690
State office, toll-free: 888-682-3205
RULES FOR AN
IRON RANGE REPRESENTATIVE:
Rule #1:
No Fence Sitting
You know where Tom Rukavina stands.
No straddling the issues. No sugar coating. No fence sitting.
Tom Rukavina has a core philosophy that truly
represents the people of the Iron Range. He believes in the IMPORTANCE
OF EDUCATION for our young people. He knows that CREATING NEW JOBS and
protecting current industries remain crucial for our economic survival.
He's fought to INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE and to protect tips for waitresses
and waiters.
Tom Rukavina understands the importance of
standing up for the "little guys". At 5'3", he's had a lot of
experience.
YOU KNOW WHERE TOM RUKAVINA STANDS.
Rule #2:
Remember Your Roots
Tom Rukavina knows that the work of previous
generations gave us prosperity today. Our parents and grandparents
fought for the forty hour work week, overtime, social security, and
educational opportunity for all.
He won't forget their legacy, and his work in
the legislature is a record that reflects the proud heritage of the Iron
Range: Created the IRON RANGE SCHOLARSHIP - $20 million endowment for
scholarships, PASSED THE MINING EFFECTS TAX to aid local cities and help
rebuild infrastructure, Created a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ENDOWMENT for Mining
Research.
Rule #3:
Respect
Tom Rukavina learned Respect at a young age.
Respect your elders. Respect those less fortunate. Respect for
our country and our core beliefs of liberty and equality.
That's why Tom Rukavina BEAT THE
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY by passing a state bulk purchase program for
prescription drugs.
Respect is why Tom Rukavina fought for FAIR
TREATMENT FOR LOGGERS AND TRUCKERS on transportation and harvesting issues.
And it is why Tom Rukavina is a LEADER ON RECREATIONAL ISSUES, investing in
Giants Ridge, The Range Recreation Civic and Curling Center, the Mesabi
Trail, the Gilbert OHV Park, and the best snowmobile trail system in the US.
Tom Rukavina will also be vigilant in
PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES as citizens.
Photo: Charlie Olson
Rep. Tom Rukavina,
speaks to a crowd at the Hibbing Memorial Building before the first
presidential debate on Sept. 30, 2004.
Photo by Jerry Flaschberger for the Fifth
District DFL
State Sen. Dave Tomassoni and State
Rep. Tom Rukavina rode in the Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival Parade on July
24, 2004. Rukavina is running for re-election to the State House of
Representatives.
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