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Exclusively Serving Small Cities <br />with Populations of 5,000 or <br />less! <br />Thanks to the continued support of small cities from every <br />corner of the state,MN Small Cities is able to continuethe <br />important advocacy work that helps to preserve and enhance the <br />qualities that make our small cities great places to live, work and <br />play.We invite you to JOIN US or renew your membership <br />today. <br />MNSmallCitiesexclusivelyservesandfocusesoncitieswithpopulationsof5,000orless! <br />MNSmallCitiesisthe2ndlargestcityorganizationinthestate! <br />Withover700eligiblecitieswearealwayslookingtogrow. <br />MNSmallCitiesistheonlycityorganizationinthestatethatalsodirectlyadvocatesonthe <br />Federallevel! <br />We are proud of the work we were able to accomplish in 2021-2022 on behalf of communities like yours, and <br />we look forward to the new year ahead. Our dedicated legislative team tracked900+pieces of legislationthis <br />session that would impact small cities one way or another, if passed and worked hard to ensure that small cities <br />hada VOICE and a seatat the table via hearings,testimony, letters of support/opposition, and discussions on <br />all key issues - including the vital areas of: <br />Transportation funding <br />Workforce Housing <br />Rural Broadband funding <br />LGA and LRIP <br />Disbursement of Federal dollars <br />.. And More. <br />The legislature adjourned without passing any of the major spending bills. Even so, Minnesota’s small <br />cities can celebrate WINS in important two issue areas: <br />A $200+ millionBroadband fundingpackage DID makeit to the Governor’s desk! This is huge for <br />Minnesota’s rural communities whichshouldall beconnected very soon. <br />Along with other city groups, MN Small Cities was (again) able to thwart attempts to impose zoning <br />and other restrictions that would have adversely impacted local authority in the area of newHousing. <br />Mn Small Cities alos coordinated to halt discussion about expanding the ability of townships to use <br />detached annexation to remove parcels from small cities, thus reducing tax base and development <br />opportunities. <br /> <br />