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Our Advocacy

We believe sound policy advances and maintains strong communities. The MLC supports key initiatives that will help our cities, our businesses, our region, and our state develop and excel. â€‹Each year, the MLC puts together a legislative program to provide their legislative delegation guidance on key initiatives and MLC lobbyists advocate for the advancement of those key initiatives at the Capitol.

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2025 MLC Legislative Priorities:

 

Supporting Safer Communities

MLC supports empowering local elected leaders to effectively manage public safety issues in their communities.

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Expanding Housing Production & Promoting Affordable Housing

Housing is a top priority for MLC cities. We support policies to help increase the production of and access to affordable options across the housing continuum.​

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Investing in Infrastructure, Transportation &

Economic Development

MLC supports greater, regionally balanced investments in transportation and infrastructure and sensible regulatory requirements.​

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Strengthening the State-Local Fiscal Partnership

MLC supports greater stability and predictability in the fiscal relationship between the state and local units of government.

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MLC Mayors Meet with Governor Walz

During the 2024 session, MLC mayors met with Governor Walz to discuss key legislative priorities and challenges facing suburban communities.  Our annual meetings with the Governor underscore MLC’s commitment to working closely with state leadership to address the unique needs of our communities.

Contact Us

Poul Haas, P.A.

555 Wabasha Street N.

Suite 220

Saint Paul, MN 55102

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