Press Room
MN Supreme Court decision allows communities to meet growing wastewater needs
(May 17, 2007) A decision of national and local significance was rendered May 17, 2007, by the Minnesota State Supreme Court supporting Minnesota's efforts to clean up impaired waters and allowing the cities of Annandale and Maple Lake to meet the wastewater needs of their growing communities.
--Read the complete press release (pdf).
State of the Cities Report 2006 analyzes city fiscal conditions, costs of clean water
(March 30, 2006) While 45 percent of Minnesota cities reported that their fiscal conditions improved between 2004-2005, nearly half (49 percent) indicated that theirs declined over the same time period, according to the State of the Cities Report 2006.
--Read the complete press release (pdf).
Local officials urge responsible eminent domain reform
Caution that Institute for Justice-backed bill obstructs response to community needs
(Feb. 22, 2006) Local government officials assembled in St. Paul to highlight how the responsible use of eminent domain has benefited Minnesota communities, and to unveil alternative legislation that would more responsibly address issues raised by Kelo vs. New London. Read the complete press release (pdf).
City officials demonstrate positive impacts of eminent domain
Legislative proposal would restrict land acquisition and redevelopment efforts
(Jan. 18, 2006) In response to the Johnson/Bakk proposed legislation that could jeopardize community revitalization efforts, city officials testified before the Minnesota House of Representatives Civil Law Committee in support of the continued use of eminent domain. Read the complete press release (pdf).
Eminent domain must balance rights, community needs
League Executive Director Jim Miller's article published in the "Opinion" section of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Jan. 11, 2006. Read the article (pdf).
League urges cautious approach to modifying eminent domain laws
(Jan. 5, 2006) Officials from the League of Minnesota Cities cautioned that proposals announced by members of the Minnesota State Legislature go too far in modifying the use of eminent domain, and that subsequent legislation could make it much more difficult to protect the livability and vitality of Minnesota cities. Read the complete press release (pdf).
Press releases from 2005
Opinion: As I See It
Read LMC Executive Director Jim Miller's monthly
As I See It column: "Achieving the Best Political Leadership" (pdf), published in the January 2006 issue of LMC's Minnesota Cities magazine.
