Conlon running for State Auditor
Former St. Paul School Board member Tom Conlon says he's seeking the GOP endorsement for State Auditor. Conlon, served as a school board member from 1992 until last summer. In a news release, he said he's running for Auditor because ""In difficult economic times for families and taxpayers, as well as Minnesota's local governments, accountability in how we spend our tax dollars is essential." Conlon said. "We cannot do business as usual when people are hurting."
Conlon will run against fellow Republicans Jeffrey Wiita, a veteran staffer in the auditor's office, and Long Lake Mayor Randy Gilbert.
Democrat Rebecca Otto is serving her first term.
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