League Honors 25 Minnesota Lawmakers as 2024 Legislators of Distinction

July 29, 2024

The honor recognizes legislators for specific city-friendly actions during the 2024 legislative session.

The League of Minnesota Cities has selected 16 members of the Minnesota House of Representatives and nine members of the Senate as Legislators of Distinction for 2024. The honor recognizes legislators for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during this year’s legislative session.

Legislators of Distinction are annually approved by the League’s Board of Directors to recognize that in order to successfully serve commonly shared constituents, state and city officials must work together to meet the unique needs of rural, suburban, and urban residents all across Minnesota.

To be eligible for Legislator of Distinction honors, legislators must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • The legislator is generally and reasonably accessible to League representatives.
  • The legislator seeks input on issues of importance to cities.
  • The legislator listens to League concerns and is receptive to the League providing information on issues.
  • The legislator sponsors and/or supports League initiatives.
  • The legislator speaks out on behalf of the interest of cities.
  • The legislator demonstrates the importance of partnership between the state and cities.

Recipients of the recognition will receive a letter of appreciation and a certificate. The letters of acknowledgement note the specific act, bill, sponsorship, or actions in support of city-friendly legislation. Additionally, a copy of the Legislator of Distinction acknowledgement letter will be sent to the mayor of each city in the district of each award winner. Mayors are encouraged to share these letters with their city council, residents, and local media.

The League of Minnesota Cities Legislators of Distinction for 2024 are:

Representatives:

  • Rep. Patty Acomb, DFL — Minnetonka, District 45B
  • Rep. Jeff Backer, R — Browns Valley, District 09A
  • Rep. Cedrick Frazier, DFL —  New Hope, District 43A
  • Rep. Mike Freiberg, DFL — Golden Valley, District 43B
  • Rep. Dawn Gillman, R — Dassel, District 17A
  • Rep. Frank Hornstein, DFL — Minneapolis, District 61A
  • Rep. Ginny Klevorn, DFL — Plymouth, District 42B
  • Rep. Dave Lislegard, DFL — Aurora, District 07B
  • Rep. Kelly Moller, DFL — Shoreview, District 40A
  • Rep. Andrew Myers, Tonka Bay, R — District 45A
  • Rep. Danny Nadeau, R — Rogers, District 34A
  • Rep. Paul Novotny, R — Elk River, District 30B
  • Rep. Roger Skraba, R — Ely District 03A
  • Rep. Paul Torkelson, Hanska, R — District 15B
  • Rep. Dean Urdahl, Grove City, R — District 16A
  • Rep. Jeff Witte, Lakeville, R — District 57B

Senators:

  • Sen. Steve A. Cwodzinski, DFL — Eden Prairie, District 49
  • Sen. Gary H. Dahms, R — Redwood Falls, District 15
  • Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL — Minneapolis, District 60
  • Sen. Nick A. Frentz, DFL — North Mankato, District 18
  • Sen. Heather Gustafson, DFL — Vadnais Heights, District 36
  • Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL — Hermantown, District 03
  • Sen. Ann Rest, DFL — New Hope, District 43
  • Sen. Judy Seeberger, DFL — Afton, District 41
  • Sen. Bill Weber, R — Luverne, District 21

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