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Housing, economic development day at the Capitol Page 1 of 2 <br /> • Citie s <br /> Bulletin <br /> ONLINE EDITION' <br /> Housing, economic development day at the Capitol <br /> Issue 1 January 9, 2004 <br /> By Jennifer O'Rourke <br /> Supporters of local housing and economic development efforts hope to flood the halls of the Capitol in <br /> mid-February for their annual Day on the Hill. <br /> Members of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment <br /> Officials, (MN-NAHRO),the Economic Development Association of Minnesota(EDAM), and the <br /> Minnesota Association of Professional Country Economic Developers (MAPCED) are organizing for <br /> this event. Representatives from the three organizations, as well as from the League and the <br /> Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, will present and explain their legislative agendas and <br /> policies. Key legislators in both the House and Senate have been invited to speak at the event. <br /> To help ensure a successful event, attendees are encouraged to make individual appointments with <br /> legislators. Understanding the local perspective on how policy impacts a community is a powerful <br /> . <br /> educational tool for legislators in their decision-making process. Meetings with legislators should be <br /> scheduled prior to Feb. 17. If you have questions about how to contact your legislator, please contact <br /> Jennifer O'Rourke, LMC, at (651) 281-1261 or jorourke@lmnc.org. <br /> Details: <br /> Date & Time: Feb. 17, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. <br /> Location: Best Western Kelly Inn, St. Paul/Afternoon at the Capitol <br /> Cost: $30/person <br /> Registration Contact: Audra, Minnesota NAHRO, 1-800-242-6804 or mnnahro@qwest.net <br /> Who should attend? <br /> . Housing and redevelopment staff <br /> . Public housing authority staff <br /> . Economic development professionals <br /> . Community development professionals <br /> . Business representatives <br /> . Commissioners <br /> Elected and appointed officials <br /> • LMC Board Editor: Designer: Executive Director: <br /> of Directors Erica Norris Laura Zenz Jim Miller <br /> Copyright©2004 League of Minnesota Cities <br /> http://www.lmnc.org/bulletin/story.cfm?id=370&title jd=1 1/9/2004 <br />