Policy Advisory Committee

Co-chaired by Kevin Goodno and Donna Zimmerman
Staff contact: Bob DeBoer (click here to email, or call 651-293-0575 x13)

The Policy Advisory Committee is fundamentally charged with helping the Citizens League achieve its mission by:

  • Deepening the capacity of Citizens League members to be effective contributors in the development of policy,
  • Developing the policy leadership skills of its members, and
  • Leveraging those skills in identifying, framing and proposing solutions to public policy problems.

Study Proposals for Review, 2008

07.01 Abuse of Social Security Benefits
07.02 Long Term Care Follow-Up
07.03 Regent Selection
07.04 Poverty in Minnesota
07.05 Long Term Care Impact on Govt, Communities, and Individuals
07.06 Energy Efficiency and CO2 Emissions Control
08.01 Access to Govt Info and Informed Citizen Participation
08.02 Ethanol
08.03 Health Care Reform Principles
08.04 War on Drugs
08.05 Youth During Non-School Hours
08.06 Comprehensive Policy on Youth
08.07 Judicial Selection
08.08 Eastern European Religious Refugees
08.09 K-14 Plan
08.10 HIV/AIDS
08.11 Beyond Market Reform in Health Care
08.12 Sales Tax Reform
08.13 Judicial Transparency
08.14 Review Charter Schools
08.15 Financial Aid

Recent and Upcoming Meetings

The Policy Advisory Committee meets monthly, generally on the second Tuesday of the month. All meetings are held in the fourth floor board room at the Citizens League Office.

August 12, 2008, 8:00-9:30 a.m.

July 8, 2008, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
2008 Study Proposal Reviews
Study Proposal Review Averages

June 10, 2008, 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes

May 13, 2008, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
Regional Policy Conference: Structure for Stakeholder Meetings
Questions and Guidelines for Review of Policy Proposal Submissions
Mind Opener & Policy Forum: Transparent Funding Options for Meaningful Transportation Choices
Water Policy Study Committee Draft Charge
Meeting Minutes

April 8, 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Meeting Agenda
April 2008 study proposal list
Inventory and expertise questions
Meeting Minutes
Study proposals for review -- click to view

April 3, 2008, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.: Special meeting to review Immigration and Higher Education Study Committee report
Meeting Agenda
Immigration and Higher Ed Draft Report - 03.28.08
Minority Report, Draft 1
Meeting and input from stakeholders
Committee Charge
Meeting Minutes

March 11, 2008, 4:00- 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
Study Proposals Details List
Inventory and Expertise Questions
Meeting Minutes

February 12, 2008, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Agenda
Draft Judicial Selection Position Statement
Judicial Selection Statement - Potential Third Option
Meeting Minutes

January 8, 2008, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
Medical Facilities Summary
Draft Principles, Immigration and Higher Education Study Committee
Meeting Minutes

Previous Meetings -- Click to show

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You must be a member of the Citizens League to participate on a board committee. You can join online. If you have any questions regarding your membership, contact Catherine Wood at 651-293-0575 x10 or by email at cwood@citizensleague.org.