ST. PAUL – Rep.Larry Kraft (DFL-St. Louis Park) has received the Legislator of Distinction award for 2023. Each year the League of Minnesota Cities identifies and awards legislators for work that has positively impacted Minnesota cities. Specifically, the Legislator of Distinction Award goes to legislators that have met one or more of the following criteria:
- 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.
Rep. Kraft issued the following statement:
“As a former City Councilmember, I’m truly honored to receive this reward. Cities are critical in providing essential services to Minnesotans and often are engines of policy innovation for us to learn from at the state level. ”