Yesterday, representatives of 8 local chambers of commerce located throughout greater Minnesota held a press conference. They highlighted the devastating impact that local government aid cuts have on communities and businesses. These representatives called on the legislature and the governor to reach a balanced budget solution that includes both cuts [...]
Greater Minnesota Advocate, 5/17/11
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities strongly objects to the LGA cuts from certified amounts contained in the Tax Conference Committee Report that was passed last night. These reductions will only further accelerate the trend of increasing taxes and declining services that face communities across the state.
CGMC Statement on Tax Conference Committee
The CGMC releases statement reacting to 2011 taxes conference committee report.
Taxes Conference Committee Adopts Report
On Friday, the taxes conference committee adopted its spreadsheet and conference report. The report now moves to the House and the Senate for a vote before heading to the governor’s desk. We expect that will occur before May 22. A copy of the spreadsheet can be found here and a copy of the language can [...]
Tax Conference Committee Approves LGA Cuts
Last night, the tax conference committee adopted the House’s position of phasing out LGA to Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth. The committee also adopted the Senate position of paying LGA at the 2010 paid amount, rather than the certified 2011 levels for greater Minnesota. Rep. Ann Lenczewski (DFL-Bloomington) was the sole vote against these provisions. [...]
Greater MN Advocate, 5/4/11
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman joined New Ulm Mayor Robert Buessman, North Mankato Mayor Mark Dehan, and Mankato City Council member Mike Laven in Mankato to highlight the importance of LGA to southern Minnesota and the whole state.
Greater Minnesota Advocate, 4/27/11
Greater Mankato Growth Hosts Issues Dialogue, Surveys Members on LGA
