City of Plymouth was pleased to learn that Governor Mark Dayton signed a bonding bill today, which includes $9.72 million in funding for reconstruction of the County Road 9 (Rockford Road) bridge over I-494. #mnleg

Special guests at Plymouth City Hall this week: 4 international grad students from Minnesota State Mankato. Students are from Ghana, Nigeria & Somalia. In the past 4 years, Plymouth has hosted 18 students from 12 countries who are in grad programs studying city government. #PlymouthMN

.City of Minneapolis had the highest number of absentee voters in the county with 20,790. City of Plymouth, MN had the second highest number with 7,430 voters, followed by City of Bloomington with 7,100, City of Minnetonka with 6,040 and City of Edina, MN with 5,950.

It's "Mayor Kelli Slavik Day" in City of Plymouth, MN. Honored to have worked with such a great leader. Thank you Kelli Slavik for 20 years of dedicated service to our community! Your contributions to Plymouth will carry forward for many years to come. You will be missed!

You're invited: Say farewell & congrats to former Mayor & Council Member Judy Johnson at a reception Tuesday, March 26. She served the City of Plymouth for 20+ years. She was recently appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve on Metropolitan Council. bit.ly/2THVuLe

On this day 25 years ago, my father, Gary Callister lost his battle with ALS at the age of 59. Today, I remember the impact he made and continues to make in my life. While he has been gone for 25 years, his legacy lives on. I am extremely blessed to call him my father.

Work on Rockford Road Bridge over I-494 is progressing. Beams for the bridge to be set in place this weekend. Thanks to WSB for today's tour. City of Plymouth, MN

Work on the County 9/494 Bridge continues to progress. Traffic across the bridge is still set for early to mid-October followed by final work on the south two ramps.

After a storied career, Plymouth Police Chief Mike Goldstein will retire at the end of January. He began as a Police Explorer in 1984, worked to the department's top post and leaves a legacy of professionalism, steadfast service and progressive practices. bit.ly/34T4MI6

Plymouth Deputy Police Chief Erik Fadden has been selected to fill the dual post of public safety director and police chief, effective Feb. 1. A 16-year veteran of Plymouth Police, MN, Fadden has served as deputy police chief since 2018. Read more: bit.ly/2LviLNu

State qualifying time for AJ Dehnke in the 100 breast. State qualifying time for Lucas Becker in the 100 back. State qualifying time in the 400 free relay for Bretz, Francois, Slavik, and Becker 🔥🔥🔥

Testifying before Senate Tax Reform Committee regarding SF 1547 sales tax exemption for non-LGA cities.

Good discussion on sales tax exemption in Senate Committee. Appears they may be open to some balance between new LGA $ and sales tax exempt

AMC President indicates that MN counties would rather have sales tax exemption than increase in County Program Aid.

The City of Plymouth is hiring a new Administrative Services Director. Applications are due Aug. 22. Apply online: bit.ly/13ZNjI9

MNDOT at City Council meeting now, announcing support for a general purpose lane on 494 instead of the dynamic shoulder.

At Capitol visiting Senators regarding Plymouth Ice Center bonding bill request.

The City of Plymouth is hiring a full-time economic development manager. Applications are due May 17. bit.ly/1Jnk9VA

Legislature passed and Governor signed Bonding Bill that includes $4.7 million for Vicksburg Lane RR Bridge. Thanks to our Legislators!

Wagner SprayTech plans expansion in Plymouth. The project is expected to create 66 jobs: goo.gl/WY1GJw