Today at the Minnesota State Capitol, legislation was introduced which outlines an agreement between Minneapolis, St. Paul, suburban and Greater Minnesota cities on a distribution formula for Local Government Aid (LGA), long a contentious issue between metro and rural interest groups at the Capitol.
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Cities Reach Unprecedented Agreement on LGA, Legislation Introduced
CGMC Appreciates Dayton’s Commitment to a Fair LGA Formula
During the organization’s February 6 Legislative Action Day at the State Capitol, Governor Mark Dayton addressed the membership of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC). At the event, he discussed his proposed budget and Local Government Aid (LGA) formula reforms with over 80 city officials representing 45 communities from every corner of Minnesota.
“The CGMC [...]
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 [...]
CGMC 2011 Award Winners
On August 4, 2011, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities held its annual Legislative Awards Dinner. At the dinner, it gave awards to legislators, city officials and rural chambers of commerce for their work on behalf of greater Minnesota. Here’s a complete list of the awards and recipients:
Legislator of Distinction Award, Environment Policy
Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen
Sen. [...]
Worthington Mayor Oberloh elected CGMC President
Worthington Mayor Alan Oberloh was elected to serve as president of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) August 5th at the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Grand Rapids, Minn. As president, Mayor Oberloh will help direct efforts to inform state legislators of issues unique to greater Minnesota, such as property tax relief, transportation funding, [...]
CGMC Statement on Shutdown Court Order
Statement from Nancy Carroll, CGMC President, regarding court order on shutdown.
Mayors agree on importance of LGA
Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak joined mayors from New Ulm, Albert Lea and Austin along with city staff from North Mankato and Sleepy Eye in Albert Lea and New Ulm.
