RCLLG August Newsletter

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Newsletter Content:

1. Save the Date - September Program

2. Register for the Climate Workshop

3. August Social Photos

4. Other Events & Resources

Upcoming Events

Implementing Chapter 342:

Adult-Use Cannabis

Friday, September 13th, 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Virtual Meeting

Learn about Minnesota’s new adult-use cannabis law and how local governments can expect to be involved. There is no fee to attend, and you are highly encouraged to invite your colleagues and fellow RCLLG members.

Registration opening soon!

Climate Action Planning Workshop

Wednesday, September 4, 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Shoreview Community Center

4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126

Join RCLLG and Ramsey County in a half-day workshop focused on climate action planning. Ramsey County will provide a template and guidance to help RCLLG members start to develop climate action plans for their entities that are:

• Aligned with RCLLG's shared climate action goals and Ramsey County’s Climate Equity Action Plan
• Realistic based on the specific opportunities and constraints relevant to each entity. 
• Supported by additional resources RCLLG members have identified

This is a great opportunity to get a jump start on your climate action planning process, further refine a plan you already have in the works and/or learn about what climate actions other RCLLG members are prioritizing.

RCLLG encourages participation from an elected official, executive leader and staff subject matter expert from each member entity.

Recent Events

Thanks for Joining Us

August 9: Shoreview Community Center

RCLLG members had a great time at the August social, comprised of a summer picnic dinner, Olympic-themed games, and a tour of the Shoreview Community Center, including the outdoor skate park and playground. It was a beautiful evening, and we hope you join us for the next social in October!

Add your resources here! Do you have an event or other resource applicable to RCLLG members? Contact RCLLG@fusionLP.org to showcase your event or resource.

2024 Program Recaps

As we look towards our next program, we want to provide you with a lookback on our most recent programs.

January: On January 12^th, we held our annual Legislative Updates & Priorities program. We were fortunate to hear insights and policy priorities from Senator Tou Xiong, Representative Peter Fischer, Representative Mary Frances Clardy, Representative María Isa Pérez-Vega, Senator Heather Gustafson, and Representative Dave Pinto.

February: On February 9th, we heard about various climate action opportunities and initiatives. We welcomed Abi Phillips, Ramsey County Climate & Health Planner; John Doan, Shoreview Council Member and RCLLG Treasurer; and Peter Lindstrom, Metropolitan Council Member.

March: On March 8th, we heard about a “hot’ issue: cannabis legislation. We heard from two guests: Alex Hassel, Intergovernmental Relations Representative at the League of Minnesota Cities, and Jolie Wood, Planning Manager at Ramsey County.

April: On April 12th, we heard from two R&E representatives on waste management in the Ramsey County East Metro and the new Food Scraps Pickup Program.

May: On May 10th, we hosted representatives from each of the Ramsey County watershed organizations to speak on their priorities and governance of watersheds.

June: On June 14th, we heard high-level outcomes from this year’s legislative session. Thank you to our presenters, Melissa Finnegan, Ramsey County; Denise Dittrich and Kim Lewis, Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA); and Nathan Jesson, League of Minnesota Cities.

July: A great time was had at the member social on July 24th at the new venue "Smash Park" in Roseville.



Check out past program recordings and notes here

If you have any questions about RCLLG, your membership, or news listed above, please email RCLLG@fusionLP.org.

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