The League Thanks Outgoing Board Members

The following members of the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board of Directors recently completed their Board terms. The League thanks them for their service!

Mary Gaasch
MAYOR, CITY OF LAUDERDALE

What a joy it has been to serve on the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors! Hard work, tough conversations, new challenges, much laughter. I love how the League sifts through all the turbulence in our rapidly changing world, listening deeply and engaging with cities. Not just in policy committees or through surveys, but in real relationships and face-to-face conversations and visits.

I am honored to be part of LMC’s story, and I will continue to support the League’s commitment to promoting excellence in local government. Serving on the League Board has made me a better mayor and nonprofit leader. Thank you, LMC, for your great work for cities. We couldn’t do it without you!

Chris Volkers
CITY ADMINISTRATOR, CITY OF OAKDALE

Being a member of the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors over the past three years has been a true honor. Although it was something I strived for and now am proud to have accomplished, more importantly, being part of the Board with colleagues who really want to contribute has been an amazing experience. The Minnesota League is one of the best in the U.S. and it shows its support and dedication in many ways to Minnesota cities. This experience has taught me about the inner workings of the League and having that direct exposure to its staff and their great work is something to behold. I am grateful for the opportunity and sorry to see it end!

Jay Stroebel
CITY MANAGER, CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK METRO CITIES

It has been a tremendous experience serving on the League of Minnesota Cities Board for the past year. I’ve really cherished the collegiality among the Board members, professionalism of the League staff, and opportunity to work more closely with the Board President Jenny Max and Executive Director Luke Fischer. As the Board representative from Metro Cities, I’ve appreciated the opportunity to represent the interests of cities in the Twin Cities area, while also learning about the similar challenges and opportunities for cities in Greater Minnesota. Whether cities are large or small, located to the north, south, east, or west, the League staff and the Board work tirelessly on how it can best serve cities throughout the state, and I’ve really grown to value that as a member of the Board.