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Common Good.
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
#MNCivicLeader Spotlight: Beth Holger
Beth Holger leads The Link, a non-profit organization based in North Minneapolis that works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice.
#MNCivicLeader Spotlight: Nkechi Gillman
Nkechi Gillman believes that a leader is someone who inspires others by boldly forging new paths, even when it’s uncomfortable.
#MNCivicLeader Spotlight: Bill Doherty
For #MNCivicLeader, we asked individuals throughout MN to nominate friends, neighbors, co-workers, and others in their lives who continue to step up to lead in unique and impactful ways every day. Leard about one of our nominees, Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels.
Director of Public Policy Amanda Koonjbeharry is departing the Citizens League for a new role
It is with mixed emotions that we share the news that Amanda Koonjbeharry, our Director of Public Policy, will be departing the League for a new role.
2022 Slate of Board Nominees
With great enthusiasm, the Citizens League Board of Directors has approved the following slate of board candidates for 2022!
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.
Current Work
Interconnected: Rural-Urban Conversations
This conversation series – hosted by the Center for Rural Policy and Development and the Citizens League – bridges the divide between urban & rural Minnesota by exploring our shared challenges and how to design a future that works for our unique communities. All discussions are recorded and can be listened to and viewed online.
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.
Strengthening Public Service
Citizens League is embarking on a new project to dig deeper and explore the unique challenges and barriers to public service, with a particular emphasis on non-elected roles and people who make our state’s local governments work.
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.