For Immediate Release:Â November 14, 2011
Contact: Glen Fladeboe
gdfladeboe@flaherty-hood.com
cell: 651-208-3262
Statement from Alan Oberloh, President of the Coalition of Greater MN Cities and Mayor of Worthington, Regarding Republican Property Tax Announcement
“We appreciate the House Tax Chair’s efforts to offset the property tax increases created by the 2011 legislative session. Minnesotans need to know the facts. The legislature [...]
CGMC Statement on House Republican Property Tax Announcement
Guest Column by Mayor Alan Oberloh and Mayor Bruce Ahlgren
CALL IT LIKE IT IS:
PROPERTY TAXES GOING UP BECAUSE OF STATE CUTS
It has been a hard pill to swallow but Greater Minnesota cities have come to terms with the budgetary decision to cut over $600 million in property tax relief to cities and counties to balance the budget and end the state government shutdown. The [...]
Greater Minnesota Cities Focused on Building the Foundation for Strong Economic Recovery
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities issued this statement last week on behalf of its newly elected President Alan Oberloh:
(Grand Rapids, MN)-Citing the disappointing legislative session and government shutdown as the latest proof that vision, leadership and long-term planning are desperately needed in the state, city officials from Greater Minnesota announced today that they are [...]
Summer Conference Presentation on LGA
Last week, the CGMC held another successful summer conference with attendees from across the state. We hosted legislators from both parties as well as members of the Governor’s cabinet. Over the next few days we’ll post some of the presentations along with summaries of the events and pictures.
To kick things off, you can find [...]
LGA cut as shutdown ends
Early this morning the House and Senate passed a tax bill, which Governor Dayton signed into law. The tax bill includes cuts to Local Government Aid and the Market Value Credit, but no levy limits. In 2011, a city will receive the 2010 paid LGA or certified 2011 LGA, whichever is less. [...]
District Court Orders LGA Payments in Event of Shutdown
This morning, Ramsey County District Court Judge Kathleen Gearin issued an order declaring that Local Government Aid must be paid regardless of a government shutdown.
Judge Gearin’s order on LGA was included in a broader court order directing what government functions should be funded in the event of a government shutdown. Her decision orders the [...]
