Join us for the annual Political Leadership Luncheon to hear a keynote address from Congresswoman Betty McCollum!

Keynote Speaker, Congresswoman Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum is a Democrat serving her eighth term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the families of Minnesota’s Fourth District. In 2000, Congresswoman McCollum made history as only the second Minnesota woman elected to serve in Congress since statehood in 1858. McCollum represents the residents of Minnesota's capital city, St. Paul, as well as all of Ramsey County and most of Washington County.

Throughout her career in public service, Congresswoman McCollum has been a champion for excellence in education, protecting the environment, expanding health care access, fiscal responsibility, and robust international engagement that prioritizes diplomacy, development, along with a strong national defense.


Tom Hauser, Chief Political Reporter for 5 Eyewitness News, will be emceeing the event as we honor six leading individuals and organizations that exemplify and demonstrate innovation, excellence and success in local government.

Nominees will be selected based on their contributions with respect to innovative initiatives and public policies that advance the public good and demonstrate a commitment to efficient and progressive government.

The 2016 Leaders in Local Government Award nominees are:

Planning and Land Zoning
City of Oakdale: 10th Street/I-694 Retail Build Out
City of Roseville: Twin Lakes Development
Minnesota Department of Transportation: I-694 Project using dollars from the Corridors of Commerce Program
Ramsey County: Cultivating Economic Prosperity
Saint Paul PED- Planning Division: Major League Soccer and the Snelling/University intersection

Public Works
City of Maplewood: Excellence in operations
City of Saint Paul: Innovative snow plowing analysis
City of Shoreview: City Parners with Watersmart
Macalester Groveland Community Council: Pioneer Recycling Efforts

Communications
City of North Saint Paul: Citizen survey influencing policy initiatives
City of Roseville: Timely, entertaining, and effective digital communication

Financial Performance
City of Saint Paul: Penfield building sale
City of Shoreview: Innovation and Financial stability

Business Retention and Expansion
City of Arden Hills: Land O'Lakes Expansion
City of Mounds View: Business Retention
Ramsey County: Land Development

Winner: Elected Official of Note
Councilmember Ady Wickstrom - City of Shoreview


Investment:
$35 Members
$55 Non-members
$280 for a table of 8 (Member Pricing)
$440 for a table of 8 (Non-Member Pricing)
Includes networking, program and lunch.

 

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