Contact your Senators and Representatives to Support Comprehensive Plan Clarity

The lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis over the 2040 Comprehensive Plan shows that every Comp Plan in Minnesota is at risk. The state legislature needs to hear from you today in support of the Comprehensive Plan Clarity bills (HF4028 / SF4183).

These bills give cities the ability to plan for population growth without fear of a lawsuit. Individual projects in cities across Minnesota will still be subject to the same environmental reviews as they are now.

Contact your Senator and Representative to support the Comp Plan Clarity Bill today! Passing these bills is crucial for cities to be able to plan for future growth. Without these changes, cities will be subject to claims of environmental harm. Click here to send an email to key committee members today.

Leading environmental organizations in Minnesota agree: increased residential density is better than building on the suburban fringe. That requires new infrastructure, more driving, and destroys more natural and agricultural land. 

To get these bills passed they need support in the Senate and House. Your state senators need to hear from you!

Actions you can take to support HF4028 / SF4183 today:

• Call your state senator and representative to share your support. Find their contact information here
• Send an email to key committee members HERE
• Share this page with friends and family and on social media

Our voice is most effective when we write our own emails rather than form letters. Here are some important points to put in your message: 

• Put the ask to support HF4028 / SF4183 at the top of the message
• Suggested talking points:
  • These bills resolve a contradiction in state law. Metro-area cities are required to accommodate population growth, but planning for this puts them at risk of a lawsuit under MERA.
  • The bill is supported by a diverse group of organizations with a stake in this issue. City planners, the League of Minnesota Cities, and many environmental organizations all support this change.
  • These bills protect cities across Minnesota from being wrongly sued for planning. This is not only a bill about the Minneapolis 2040 plan.
  • These bills allow cities to plan for residential growth in areas where there is existing infrastructure. This is both environmentally friendly and fiscally responsible.
  • Individual development projects can still be contested under MERA. These bills are narrowly focused on resolving conflicts in state law.
• Thank them for reading this message and re-express your request for them to support HF4028 / SF4183
• Put your name, address, and contact details