Nov. 12, 2024 | Issue 28

League of Minnesota Cities Board Adopts 2025 Legislative Policy Priorities

The 14 priorities will help to focus the League’s advocacy efforts in 2025.

In Other News

2024 Election Results and Implications for the 2025 Legislative Session

The Minnesota Senate remains under DFL control and the House of Representatives could be tied for the second time in state history.

 

Senate Taxes Committee Seeks Input on Local Sales Tax Proposal

There are two upcoming meetings to discuss the bill language.


Most Cities With Local Sales Tax Referendums See Voters Approve Projects

The projects had been authorized by the Minnesota Legislature prior to the local sales tax moratorium going into effect.


Prepare for the 2025 Legislative Session With LMC City Policies

The LMC 2025 City Policies publication was created with member input and approved by the LMC Board of Directors on Nov. 7, 2024. It is the only comprehensive statewide advocacy agenda for all Minnesota cities.

 

Deadline to Obligate ARPA Funds Quickly Approaching — Obligate or Lose It!

ARPA funds need to be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024, or they must be returned to the U.S. Treasury. "Obligation" means entering into a contract, an agreement, or placing an order that requires payment. Learn more via the League’s updated ARPA FAQ page.


Minnesota's New Cybersecurity Reporting Law Begins Dec.1

Minnesota law requires cities to use the online cybersecurity incident reporting tool for any cybersecurity incidents starting next month. Resources like instructions and FAQs are available to help you learn more.

More Information and Resources


Funding Available for Clean Heavy-Duty Off-Road Equipment and More


Save the Date for the 2025 City Day on the Hill


On the City Spot Blog:

· Meet Our Team: Q&A With Human Resources Member Consultant Elise Heifort

· LMCIT Sets Rates and Dividends for 2025

· Mutual Aid in Crisis: How Cities Can Share Resources During Natural Disasters


Additional Environmental/Climate Change Project Funding Opportunity Through LMC’s Grant Navigator


Join LMC for Leading With Intention in DEI: A Virtual Workshop on Dec. 4

Featured Events

Cybersecurity for Local Governments

November 2024-February 2025 — virtual


Managing Difficult Conversations With Constituents

Nov. 14 — virtual


Leading With Intention in DEI: A Virtual Workshop

Dec. 4 — virtual


Leading Economic Transformation

January-February — virtual


2025 Elected Leaders Institute

Feb. 7-8 — Mankato

(Foundational Program only)

Feb. 21-22 — Plymouth

Feb. 28-March 1 — Alexandria

(Foundational Program and Advanced Program)


City Day on the Hill

March 6 — St. Paul 

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