Mr. Fallert comments on the loss of jobs due to the closing of the automotive plants, and the need to develop replacements for those jobs.  appreciates the support he has received from people in Jefferson and St. Geneieve counties.
Mr. Govero thanks Sarah Davis for work with JCGDA, and efforts in promoting 'Shop Jefferson  County'; they are working on another economic forum; he invites everyone to become involved.  He asks for questions for the first three speakers.  Question from audience ? 350 million to be cut from budget--is that the governor's responsibility, or the legislature.  Mr. Roorda replies that the gov. can sign all the bills, and then do 'withholds' to get the budget balanced; he may also call the legislative back for a special session. Noted that 300 million of the deficit is from 'sinking'  state revenue; notes that it is the governor's decision where and what to cut.  Mr. Roorda thinks this year will be 'worst' year--held back 300 million to use next year--so doesn't expect next to be the 'worst' year. He says they are trying to be optimistic--questioner from audience about a ripple effect of the cuts in state jobs--says there is ripple effect from state job cuts.