House lawmakers are asking for the public’s input on reforming how government services are delivered.

Residents are invited to a gathering Thursday at the Albert Lea American Legion Club to share their ideas on how to improve the state’s business climate, reduce unnecessary mandates, lower taxes and reform the state tax code.

The meeting will look at how to promote effective and efficient government services, promote opportunities and preserve individual responsibilities by limiting government overreach.

“This gives people the opportunity to help us figure out how we can redesign the way government works,” said District 27A Rep. Rich Murray, R-Albert Lea. “If people want to have some input, or be a part of this project, this is the perfect time to do it.”

Murray said during the legislative session and into the summer, lawmakers began talking about reform concerns. In the first part of September, the Republican members of the House split up into various committees to work on it further. He and other representatives have also been meeting with officials from school districts, nursing homes, cities and counties to gather ideas.

Now, they are hosting meetings across the state to receive more input, he said. He asked whether there are things the state is mandating that do not make sense financially.

Murray, along with District 24B Rep. Tony Cornish, R-Good Thunder, and House Majority Leader Matt Dean, R-Dellwood, are slated to attend the meeting. Dean will mostly lead the discussion.