We are excited to report that legislative leaders are set to participate in a panel discussion as part of our Legislative Action Day on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt and Assistant House Majority Leader Dan Wolgamott have all confirmed their plans to participate in the discussion.

This year’s Legislative Action Day will be held virtually over Zoom. The event is free and all Greater Minnesota elected city officials and city staff members are encouraged to attend.

REGISTRATION
Register for Legislative Action Day at bit.ly/CGMC21. 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 SCHEDULE – 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
  • 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 Capitol history.

LOBBYING MATERIALS
To assist you with your lobbying efforts, here is the CGMC priorities informational packet for 2021. It includes information on CGMC priorities including LGA, water infrastructure, water quality regulations, child care, housing and transportation.

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