ST. PAUL — The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 34 state lawmakers, including Representative Tony Albright (R-Prior Lake), as 2019 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s legislative session. Legislators of Distinction are approved annually by the League’s Board of Directors in recognition of the collaboration of state and city officials needed to successfully serve shared communities and meet the unique needs of rural, urban, and suburban residents across Minnesota.
Specifically, the League recognized Rep. Albright's work on pension and workers compensation issues. The League also recognizes his consistent accessibility to staff as well as input on legislation impacting local units of government.
“I am honored to receive this award and am proud of the work we have done to help cities throughout the state,” said Rep. Albright. “Pensions and worker compensation issues are some of the most challenging for our local units of government so I am proud to continue to be a leader on these issues.”
To be eligible for the award, legislators must achieve one or more of the following criteria:
- Be generally and reasonably accessible to League representatives
- Seek input on issues of importance to cities
- Listen to League concerns and be receptive to League-provided information on issues
- Sponsor and/or support League initiatives
- Speak out on behalf of the interest of cities
- Demonstrate the importance of partnership between the state and cities
Award winners received a letter of appreciation and a certificate. A copy of the acknowledgment letter was also sent to the mayor of each city in the legislator’s district.
The League of Minnesota Cities is a membership organization dedicated to helping cities throughout Minnesota build quality communities through effective advocacy, expert analysis, trusted guidance, and collective action. The League serves its more than 830 members through advocacy, education and training, policy development, risk management, and other services. For more information, visit www.lmc.org.
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