Civil Municipal - Oct 2023

24 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 provide countless examples of folks coming together to rise above the political fray that dominates much of our broader public discourse. Today’s environment Approximately three years after the COVID-19 outbreak, our cities remain financially solid and continue to be good places to live, work, and play. They are making unprecedented investments in the places people call home from major projects in clean water to roads and bridges, park and recreational facilities to public safety. Due in large part to this local investment, our state consistently remains at the top of numerous quality of life rating lists. Our city governments take great pride in their welcoming neighborhoods and their exceptional provision of basic services. Through collaboration and innovation, Minnesota communities have remained resilient through one of the biggest world crises in modern history. Whether times are tough or times are prosperous, the League of Minnesota Cities is proud of our cities and proud of our contributions to outstanding local government in our great state. Luke Fischer is the executive director for the League of Minnesota Cities