Public Policy
Study Committees
Since 1952, the Citizens League has engaged its members in a unique policy development process we call study committees. Study committees are made up of Citizens League members who get together to learn about, talk about, and make recommendations about an important public policy issue. Read more about current and past study committees by clicking here.
Policy Advancement
Citizens League members and staff evaluate the policy landscape for opportunities to advance the recommendations of our study committees. Policy advancement groups have assembled recently on judicial selection, transportation, and medical care. Click here to learn more.
Convening Efforts
In some cases, a process that builds relationships in order to produce policy solutions is the most effective course. Sometimes what we need to make progress on an issue is not further study but for a diverse group of citizens and stakeholders to agree on how best to make progress on policy recommendations that are generally accepted. The Minnesota Mental Health Action Group (MMHAG) is an example of a project in which the Citizens League convened a broad group to agree and act on existing ideas for policy solutions in a committee structure.
Policy Reports Library
The Citizens League is currently working to build the an digital library of all reports published over our 50-plus-year history, and the number of reports available online is growing. Click here to view the reports currently available or to order paper copies of past reports as available.
Annual Property Tax Studies
Each year, the Citizens League produces the Residential Homestead Property Tax Survey, the Tax Increment Financing Report, and the Fiscal Disparities Report. Click here to view the reports and associated tables, as well as our new on Special Assessments Review and Property Tax Facts project.
Policy Advisory Committee
The Policy Advisory Committee advises committees, staff, and the board on all aspects of the Citizens League's policy work. Among other responsibilities, it is charged with reviewing the work of study committees and examining members' proposals for study, and providing recommendations to the Board. The Policy Advisory Committee is open to all members. See past meeting materials or sign up to join by clicking here.