After a last minute rescheduling due to the blizzard of 2011, Sen. Brad Lager entertained the Great Northwest Delegation for the fifth time as the 12th District State Senator. Delegates from throughout Northwest Missouri and the counties that comprise the 12th Senate District visited with Sen. Lager throughout the day on Monday and later in the evening at the Great Northwest Days Reception held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. Over 300 businesses, municipal, and county officials made the trip down to speak with legislators and department officials in an effort to advance the priorities of Northwest Missouri.
“The Annual Great Northwest Days has certainly become one of the most unique and highly anticipated events in Jefferson City. Though there were some challenges this year due to the record snowfall earlier this month, I have been impressed by the efforts of our leaders in northwest Missouri to remain committed to having the event despite the challenges. When over 300 people come to the Capitol at the same time and lobby for the same issues, it opens the eyes of a lot of legislators,” Sen. Lager said. “Having the delegation reach out to the representatives of the urban and suburban areas has certainly let the folks in Jefferson City know the challenges we face and how hard we are willing to work to get things done. The event was another great success and I am already looking forward to having the delegation back next year.”
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