Danny Nadeau, Minnesota State Representative from 34A District | Official Website
Danny Nadeau, Minnesota State Representative from 34A District | Official Website
Following reports that $430,000 in taxpayer funds were used to hire outside legal counsel for preparation ahead of a congressional hearing, Minnesota State Representative Danny Nadeau issued a statement criticizing the expenditure.
Nadeau said, "Spending like this is outrageous. At a time when we're working to rein in costs, eliminate waste, and restore trust in government, using nearly half a million taxpayer dollars for image consulting is indefensible."
He continued, "While way too much, it’s not just about the price tag. It’s about priorities. Minnesotans expect their hard-earned tax dollars to go toward classrooms, public safety, roads, and healthcare—not private legal preparation. I don’t know who made this decision, but it’s tone-deaf and completely out of touch with the people who fund our government."
Nadeau added that responsible use of public money is essential to maintaining trust: "We owe it to Minnesotans to treat their money with care and respect. Wasting public funds for political optics violates that trust, and it’s exactly the kind of behavior that fuels cynicism and frustration with government. Minnesotans deserve better.”
The statement comes amid ongoing debates over government spending priorities at both state and federal levels.
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