Forums planned for Grand Rapids, Rochester and Twin Cities July 19-21
Saint Paul, Minn. (July 13, 2011) –The Bush Foundation, in collaboration with InCommons, will host a series of three citizen
forums in Grand Rapids, the Twin Cities and Rochester, Minn. from Jul. 19 to Jul. 21. At the events, citizens will work in
small groups to identify potential budget solutions. Citizen-participants will be selected for the greatest possible diversity in
ideologies and perspectives from those who register online at www.InCommons.org/citizensolutions. Participation will be
limited to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to fully engage in the conversation.
Once the forums are complete, the Bush Foundation and InCommons will compile lessons from these forums to share with
Governor Dayton and legislators, and to inform future citizen engagement efforts.
"Unfiltered, nonpartisan citizens' voices need to be a part of whatever budget decisions Minnesota's leaders make in 2011
and in the years to come," noted C. Scott Cooper, Director of Communications and Engagement for the Bush Foundation.
"These forums are intended to give interested citizens from diverse ideologies and perspectives a neutral space and good
information so they can come together and reach consensus about our state's budget future."
WHO: Citizens of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
WHAT: Citizen Solutions forums to engage Minnesotans in offering real solutions to
the state's budget stalemates
WHEN: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Rapids, July 19
Twin Cities, July 20
Rochester, July 21
NOTE:Dinner and childcare will be provided to selected participants at each Citizens Solutions venue
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