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. ​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.
2025 MLC LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
MLC Legislative Policies
MLC Housing Solutions
