We are looking forward to seeing CGMC members tomorrow (Wednesday, January 27) at our virtual Legislative Action Day!

To assist in your lobbying efforts, attached is an informational packet containing handouts on the CGMC’s top 2021 legislative priorities (please note that this latest version has been updated from the one we included in last week’s CGMC in Brief newsletter). The packet can also be found online at https://greatermncities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-CGMC-Handouts-ALL.pdf. We encourage you to share this information with your local legislators as well.

If you have not yet registered for Legislative Action Day, please sign up at bit.ly/CGMC21. There is no cost to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the meeting. *The same link and log-in information will be used for the entire day, so you may come and go as you please. However, you are responsible for scheduling you own meetings with legislators.*

LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAY AGENDA – Wednesday, Jan. 27

9 a.m.                      

Welcome Remarks – Greg Zylka, Little Falls Mayor and CGMC President
The 2021 Legislative Landscape – Bradley Peterson, CGMC Executive Director
Our Message for Legislators: Top Greater Minnesota Issues for 2021

  • COVID Response – Bradley Peterson
  • LGA/Property Taxes – Bradley Peterson
  • Environmental Priorities: Bonding, PFAS & More – Elizabeth Wefel, CGMC Lobbyist
  • Economic Development Priorities: Child Care, Housing & BDPI – Scott McMahon, Greater Minnesota Partnership Executive Director

Lobbying in the Time of COVID – Bradley Peterson

10:15 a.m. BREAK

10:30 a.m.               

Legislative Leader Panel Discussion

  • Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake)
  • Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury)
  • House Assistant Majority Leader Dan Wolgamott (DFL-St.Cloud)
  • House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown)

Afternoon Lobby Time! – City leaders should coordinate with their legislators and legislative staff to schedule meetings.

4-5 p.m.                   

Virtual Happy Hour/Trivia – BYOB to our virtual happy hour and join your follow city leaders for a “Pub Trivia” style game! The questions will test your knowledge of the Minnesota Legislature and State Capitol history.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about Legislative Action Day, please contact Julie Liew at jlliew@flaherty-hood.com.