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The Citizens League is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers people to engage in civic life and public policy to make Minnesota a better place to live and work for everyone.
Recent News
October 5th: Citizens League Meet & Greet
October 5th: We invite you to join us for a casual (in-person!) Meet & Greet on Tuesday, October 5th at Bauhaus Brew Labs!
2022 Slate of Board Nominees
With great enthusiasm, the Citizens League Board of Directors has approved the following slate of board candidates for 2022!
Nominate a Civic Leader!
The Citizens League is pleased to announce the return of #MNCivicLeader, a social media campaign to uplift and celebrate everyday civic leaders who go above and beyond to make a difference in Minnesota.
September 30: Community Update & Annual Meeting 2021
September 30th: Each year, staff, board, community partners, supporters — and anyone else who wants to learn more about us — gather for an update on Citizens League projects, programs, and events.
Congrats to our 2021 Capitol Pathways cohort!
On June 10th, 2021, we gathered virtually to recognize the accomplishments of 32 students and 32 host organizations working together to broaden access for the next generation of leaders in policy.
Happy 100th Birthday, Tom Swain!
Former Citizens League board chair Tom Swain is turning 100 on July 4, 2021!
Current Work
Saint Paul Community-First Public Safety Commission
The Citizens League has been selected by the City of Saint Paul to lead a Community-First Public Safety Commission. The commission will help shape Saint Paul’s continued work to take a holistic and sustainable approach to building safer outcomes in its neighborhoods.
Capitol Pathways
With the long-term goal of making our government truly representative of our communities, the program opens access to the Minnesota Capitol to the next generation of leaders of color. Through this program, interns build relationships with established Capitol leaders, gain exposure to various kinds of careers in policy, get real-world experience in career fields they would like to learn more about and build a strong professional resume in the process.
Metro Transit Safety Conversation
The Metropolitan Council has selected the Citizens League to help in a first phase of a larger project by facilitating a regional safety conversation – for customers, transit operators, business owners, employees, our neighbors near transit stops and stations, community leaders, and members of the broader regional community.
Events
The Citizens League hosts forums for civil discussion across Minnesota. Our event series includes events that are open to the public, member-only and workplace events to help inform and engage Minnesotans on important policy and civic leadership discussions.
Community Update & Annual Meeting 2021
Each year, staff, board, community partners, supporters — and anyone else who wants to learn more about us — gather for an update on Citizens League projects, programs, and events.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Citizens League Meet & Greet
We invite you to join us for a casual (in-person!) Meet & Greet on Tuesday, October 5th at Bauhaus Brew Labs!
Thursday, October 14, 2021
#MNCivicLeader 2021
Join us Thursday, October 14 for an inspirational conversation with a few of our #MNCivicLeader nominees about their efforts, their leadership journeys, and how we all can make a positive impact in our communities.