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Cities, Services & Funding: Broader Thinking, Better Solutions
The League has launched an effort that has the potential to help shape the future of Minnesota cities—the services you provide, how those services are delivered, and how they are paid for. You can help spread the word by viewing two videos about the issue, sharing them, and helping to shape the future of the effort.
Watch the videos and learn more about this effort
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Dealing with the recession
Among the biggest issues affecting cities right now are the economic recession and cuts in state aid. In this section, you'll find some information and resources to help cities maintain stability.
Budget-balancing resources
As cities grapple with these issues, they are looking for ways to effectively cut costs, generate new revenue, and balance their budgets. Here are resources to help:
- Webinar—Budget Cuts: HR Issues for Cities
- Webinar—Budget Crisis: Capital Improvement Financing and Debt Management
Read tips on dealing with the financial crisis
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Other issues and trends
A wide variety of other issues and trends also have implications for the future of cities. In this section, you'll find research, analysis, reports, and other resources to help your city understand the big picture and take action.
Your LMC Resource
League staff members are experts on a wide variety of city issues. If you’ve got a question, we’ll help you get the answer. Give us a call or send us an email!
Connect with a League staff member
(choose the “Department” category that best fits your needs)
Join the Conversation
The League maintains a member forum (listserv) for Minnesota mayors, in conjunction with the Minnesota Mayors Association. Learn tips, exchange ideas, and connect with your colleagues.
Financial Planning Tool Can Help You Weather the Storm
Take the guesswork out of your city's financial projections with the League's new City Pro Financial Planning Tool. This Microsoft Excel-based tool will help your city make accurate financial projections going out as much as 10 years.