SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL-St. Paul) said today that seven DFL Senators have been named “Legislators of Distinction” by the League of Minnesota Cities for their work on behalf of cities across the state.
Majority Leader Murphy said the lawmakers were honored for their proactive support of policies that help cities thrive, their understanding of the importance of state-cities partnerships, and their accessibility and willingness to seek input on initiatives that are important to cities across the state.
“During this year’s legislative session we enacted policies that help cities across the state thrive, whether they be rural, urban or suburban parts of Minnesota,” said Majority Leader Murphy. “I am incredibly proud of my colleagues’ commitment to fostering partnerships between the state and the cities they represent. The League of Cities’ recognition is important and well-deserved.”
The seven Senate DFL lawmakers who received the League of Minnesota Cities recognition are:
- Sen. Steve A. Cwodzinski, DFL — Eden Prairie, District 49
- 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
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