Financing Our Future: How to keep our city bright within a tight budget
It’s not news that Minnesota’s cities and counties are under pressure to make ends meet. Meanwhile, assistance from the state is melting like snow on a 60-degree day. How will Northfield keep its lights on and its police patrolling? How can we keep our city bright within a tight budget?
The League of Women Voters Northfield-Cannon Falls tackles this thorny subject at its first meeting of the fall on Thursday, September 30, at the First UCC Northfield church, on the corner of Union and Third. The program will start at 7:00 pm, with a social period beforehand starting at 6:30.
Presenters include Kathleen McBride, Finance Director, City of Northfield, Debby McNeil, Minnesota LWV Action Committee member who covers state financing, and Laura Wang, Legislative Coordinator for Minnesota LWV.
With the help of this distinguished panel, the local League will look not only at the current budget crisis but at how Northfield and environs can achieve a secure future. Discussion will center around policy, legislation, and the interplay between local and state governments. In addition, the program highlights League of Women Voters' state lobbying efforts and positions on financing.The event is free and open to the public.
