The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 34 state lawmakers, including Senator Bill Ingebrigsten (R-Alexandria), as 2019 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s legislative session.
“I am proud to receive this distinction from the League of Minnesota Cities for my support of legislation that benefits cities and communities across Greater Minnesota,” said Senator Ingebrigtsen. “I will continue to work on behalf of residents and local businesses to strengthen our cities and local economies so that our communities can thrive.”
Legislators of Distinction are approved annually by the League’s Board of Directors in recognition of the collaboration of state and city officials needed to successfully serve shared communities and meet the unique needs of rural, urban, and suburban residents across Minnesota.
To be eligible for the award, legislators must achieve one or more of the following criteria:
- Be generally and reasonably accessible to League representatives
- Seek input on issues of importance to cities
- Listen to League concerns and be receptive to League-provided information on issues
- Sponsor and/or support League initiatives
- Speak out on behalf of the interest of cities
- Demonstrate the importance of partnership between the state and cities
Senator Ingebrigtsen serves as chair of the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee. He worked steadily to raise issues of city concern and to have local government concerns raised and addressed in his committee.
The League of Minnesota Cities is a membership organization dedicated to helping cities throughout Minnesota build quality communities through effective advocacy, expert analysis, trusted guidance, and collective action. The League serves its more than 830 members through advocacy, education and training, policy development, risk management, and other services