Registration materials for the CGMC fall conference are now available. Click here for an agenda and registration form. The fall conference is an annual event at which CGMC members set policy positions for the upcoming legislative session and discuss strategies for strengthening greater Minnesota cities in light of the state’s budget woes. Please make every effort [...]
Senate District 11 & House District 11B Candidate Forum
[ October 6, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] CGMC will be sponsoring a Senate District 11 and House District 11B candidate forum Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Alexandria City Hall, located at 704 Broadway Street. Confirmed candidates include Mary Franson, Bert Pexsa, Amy Hunter, Jim Thoreen and Bill Ingebrigtsen. Alexandria Mayor Dan Nesswill moderate
Senate District 22 & House District 22A Candidate Forum
[ October 18, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] CGMC will be sponsoring a Senate District 22 and House District 22A candidate forum Monday, Oct. 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Luverne City Hall, located at 305 E. Luverne Street. Confirmed candidates include Joe Schomacker, Ted Winter and Kevin Vickerman; Doug Magnus is invited but not yet confirmed. Luverne City Council Member Pat Baustian will moderate.
CGMC President: Emmer’s budget plan pulls the plug on property taxpayers
In column published yesterday in the Star Tribune, CGMC President Rick Wolff, who is also the mayor of Hibbing, makes the case that Rep. Tom Emmer’s proposed budget plan would continue to shift the state’s tax burden to property taxpayers. In his plan, Rep. Emmer, who is running as the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, proposes cutting property tax aids and credits by roughly 33 percent.
House District 25A Candidate Forum
[ October 13, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] CGMC will be sponsoring a House District 25A candidate forum Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 7:00 p.m. at a location in Le Sueur to be determined. Confirmed candidates include Glenn Gruenhagen and Mick McGuire. Le Sueur Mayor Bob Oberle will moderate.
Senate District 18 Candidate Forum
[ September 30, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] CGMC will be sponsoring a Senate District 18 candidate forum Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Event Center, located at 1005 Highway 15 South. Confirmed candidates include Hal Kimball, Scott Newman and Richard Hoff. Hutchinson Leader editor Doug Hanneman will moderate.
Senate District 28 Candidate Forum
[ September 30, 2010; 7:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ] CGMC will be sponsoring a Senate District 28 candidate forum Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cannon Falls City Hall, located at 918 River Road. Confirmed candidates include John Howe and Joe Fricke. Cannon Falls Mayor Robby Robinson will moderate.
