Mind Opener: Retaining Professionals of Color in MSP

Professionals of color are the fastest-growing segment of our workforce. However, research shows that we are not retaining professionals of color in the MSP region at the same rate as white professionals. To understand why and to learn how to take action, GreaterMSP’s...

Transit Study Committee Task Force Members

Through recommendations and an open call to all Citizens League members, the new transit study committee will include the following members: Chair and Vice-Chair Peter Bell, Former Metropolitan Council Chair (2003-2011) (Chair) Ann T. Lenczewski, State Government...

Concerns Aired Surrounding Potential PILOT Program

As the Citizens League committee continued its work on June 15, representatives of tax exempt entities presented their concerns about any proposed payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program in St. Paul. Panelists for the meeting included a representative from a private...

PILOT programs around the country

The fifth meeting of the Citizens League committee studying the question whether or not St. Paul should establish a payment or services in lieu of taxes (PILOT/SILOT) program for tax-exempt entities was held on June 22. Presentations from Daphne Kenyon, Lincoln Land...