A single house will be more open, responsive, effective and accountable than the current two-house legislature, proponents say. Good candidates will be attracted to the new Legislature because the single house strengthens the role of every legislator. And on and on. Minnesotans ought to do some homework on this one, even if it hurts a little. Through the efforts of Gov. Ventura and a lot of other citizens of all political persuasions, the single-house issue is on the radar screen for the 2000 session.
Legislators deserve to hear from their constituents.
It's a healthy movement that requires some careful attention from citizens who believe state government must do things differently as we enter the new millennium. Charles Slocum is general manager of Minnesotans for a Single House Legislature. These remarks were taken from a June 22 talk to the Minneapolis Kiwanis Club.