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Attachment B <br />FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS <br />What are the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities (MN)? <br />A nonpartisan, coalition of city -led groups of Minnesota local governments coordinating around public safety, operational <br />stability, and the local impacts of recent federal actions. <br />Why was the coalition formed? <br />Cities across Minnesota are experiencing similar strains on public safety resources, city operations, and community trust. <br />The coalition exists to support coordination, reduce duplication, and provide a collective way for cities to communicate <br />and respond while retaining full local control. <br />What is the coalition's core statement? <br />We are a nonpartisan coalition of Minnesotan cities working together to restore stability, trust, and effective local <br />governance. Operation Metro Surge has created instability that strains local public safety resources and disrupts local <br />economies —affecting businesses, schools, and families well beyond the Twin Cities. <br />We stand for the rule of law and respect the role of federal immigration enforcement. We expect federal leadership to <br />direct agencies in a way that recognizes local jurisdiction and responsibilities, while respecting the integrity of our cities as <br />a whole. We are concerned that current enforcement approaches may risk undermining constitutional protections and <br />place cities at legal and operational risk. We are calling for improved coordination grounded in the rule of law, due <br />process, and respect for local governance. <br />There is strength in numbers. When cities raise concerns individually, they can be dismissed. A unified, nonpartisan <br />coalition cannot. We are urging immediate de-escalation, clearer coordination, and a return to stability so cities can do <br />their jobs and Minnesotans can feel secure in their communities. <br />Is this a political or advocacy organization? <br />No. The coalition is focused on local governance, public safety, and effective intergovernmental coordination. Participation <br />does not require lobbying, litigation, or public advocacy unless a city independently chooses to engage in those activities. <br />How is the coalition governed? <br />The coalition is coordinated by a managing committee of city managers who provide direction on strategy, messaging, and <br />coordination. Consensus is the goal; when consensus cannot be reached, decisions are made by vote. <br />How does the coalition direct the consultant? <br />Momentum Advocacy works at the direction of participating cities, with primary points of contact designated by the <br />managing committee. Momentum provides messaging guidance, draft materials, and coordination support, and <br />designates point people for specific needs to streamline communication. <br />Are coalition materials public? <br />Coalition materials are intended for internal use unless explicitly designated otherwise. <br />How are communications handled? <br />Tactical or transactional information may be shared directly. Coalition -wide strategy and messaging materials are routed <br />through the managing committee for coordination. <br />Flour Exchange Building 310 4th Ave S #9200, Minneapolis, MN 55415 <br />momentum-advocacy.com <br />