Minnesota Women in City Government

Background and Activities

MWCG was founded in 1978, soon after the formation of NLC Women in Municipal Government at the national level. Today, MWCG members participate in programs and activities to encourage more women to exercise leadership in office. MWCG works to bring elected or appointed women city officials together to further the goal of equal representation and partnership with all local officeholders.

2009 Leadership Award Winners (left to right): Pat Coupanger, Elmore Councilmember, Sharla Gardner, Duluth Councilmember, Jennifer Schneider Bayport Planning Commission Chair, Laurie Ahrens, Plymouth City Manager.

MWCG Announces 2010 Leadership Award Finalists

Minnesota Women in City Government announces the finalists for the 2010 Leadership Awards. They are:

• Mary Hamann-Roland, Mayor of Apple Valley
• Jane Robbins, Mayor of Pine City
• Lisa Jetvig, City Treasurer, Hawley
• Lisa Vatnsdal, Neighborhood Services Manager, Moorhead

The winners will be announced and acknowledged at our Annual Meeting in St. Cloud on June 23, 2010. The meeting will take place in the Congress/ Senate Rooms at the Kelly Inn at 6:00 p.m. (across from the pool).

Nomination Statement

A Nomination Statement must be included with the Leadership Award Nomination Form. The Nomination Statement should include:

• A statement that explains why the nominee is an exceptional leader and should receive the MWCG Leadership Award.
• Information that provides insights into the nominee's unique municipal accomplishments. Give examples that demonstrate the nominee's success in bringing about innovative programs to the community and include specific challenges that were overcome and that illustrate how the nominee has made a difference in the community.
• Please describe how the nominee Has served as an excellent mentor to Individuals in their community.
• Please describe the outstanding contributions of the nominee that have helped other women become involved in their community, government, or civic leadership.

Membership

Please do not forget to pay your annual membership dues. The cost ($25) is very reasonable. Membership forms are available online, and will also be available at the MWCG Breakfast, at the LMC Annual Conference. We look forward to seeing you there.