by Jacob | Jun 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Former Citizens League board chair, and current supporter, Tom Swain is turning 100 on July 4, 2021! Countless civic leaders have found inspiration in Mr. Swain’s unwavering commitment to Minnesota’s civic vitality. His influence on public life in...
by Jacob | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
The neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and many other cities, were defined by long-standing practices that kept families of color out of specific parts of the city. A main tool was the racial covenant, placed into property deeds, that prohibited the sale of homes to people...
by Jacob | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Access to healthcare services is critical to good health, yet both rural and urban Minnesota residents face a variety of access barriers. On Thursday, June 3 at 2:30 pm, the Center for Rural Policy & Development (CRPD) and the Citizens League held the...
by Jacob | May 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Diverse 48-member group convened for five months tasked with re-envisioning emergency response in Saint Paul May 21, 2021 The Citizens League has submitted final recommendations from the 48-member Community-First Public Safety Commission to the Saint Paul City Council...
by Jacob | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
In late 2020, the Citizens League was selected by the City of Saint Paul to lead a Community-First Public Safety Commission to help shape the City’s continued work to take a holistic and sustainable approach to building safer outcomes in our neighborhoods. The...
by Jacob | May 11, 2021 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized
Our Capitol Pathways internship program continues through this 2021 legislative session, 100% virtual because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about our students’ experiences this year, we asked a few interns from the cohort some questions for our Student...
