HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-14 2026 Legislative PrioritiesCity Council Memorandum
To:Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From:City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Date:January 5, 2026
Item:2026 Legislative Priorities
Council Action Requested:
Approve 2026 Legislative Priorities
Background Information:
The City Council has generally utilized the legislative priorities set by the League of Minnesota
Cities and Metro Cities (both organizations which the City is a member). Additionally, the last
few years, the City Council has identified several priorities of particular concern for the City and
has used these when meeting with state and federal elected officials and staff.
The City Council held a workshop on November 11, 2025, to discuss legislative priorities and
had general consensus on these:
•Clean and Safe Drinking Water
•Affordable Housing
•Cannabis
•Community Television
•Crypto Currency Kiosk Fraud
•Local Option Sales and Use Tax
•Veterans Park
Financial Impact:
n.a.
Commission Discussion:
City Council Workshop 1/3/2025
Attachments:
City of Hastings 2026 Legislative Priorities
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