Friends, Family, and Colleagues
Today we appeal to you regarding the fate of our business, Hoglund Transportation, Inc., and our contract with the Monticello School District. In the letter below, I present information about our company, the current status of the transportation contract, and the schedule of upcoming events.
First, I share this anecdote: early in 1991, newly married and expecting our first child, Joe and I were looking for our first house. We found affordable housing in Clearwater, Buffalo, and Big Lake. Dad – lifetime Monticello resident – was horrified. “Our livelihood comes from the school district. Find a place in Monticello.” We did. I learned early to support our school; voting “no” to a referendum was never on my radar. I hope I have taught my sons the same sense of loyalty and responsibility.
Small businesses like ours form the bedrock of a community. We ask that you support ours. Please read the attachment. If you wish to support our small community business, click here to get the names and contact information for our school board members. If you agree the school district should save money at the expense of a local business, please urge the school district to limit the new vendor’s contract to one year. Any company sure of its success will be willing to agree to a short term contract for the future reward. We would.
Regards,
Kari Kounkel
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