Common Cents

Minnesota faces significant budget challenges. We want to hear what values and priorities Minnesotans think should guide solutions to these challenges.

Join the project to participate and receive updates about our progress!

The dots on the map show where participants in this project are coming from!

Map as of 11/29/10.

Website under construction!

Building off the success of this project last year, we've kicked off another round of Common Cents conversations! We're continuing to offer our budget balancing workshop, but we've added another workshop on tax reform.

Tell me more about budget balancing.

Tell me more about tax reform.

Contact us to schedule a workshop and join the project to stay in the loop!

Ever wonder what budget issues are being discussed in St. Paul? In this space, we'll update you on activity at the Capitol. Feel free to comment or ask questions!

2/22: Should a property tax refund to renters be cut in an effort to eliminate the statewide property tax on businesses?

2/22: Should Minnesota pass a law that requires 60% "supermajority" in order to raise taxes?

Find out more and tell us what you think!

The first round of Common Cents was conducted October 2010 through March 2011.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

We took what we heard online and in the in-person workshops and compiled some findings:

Other archived material from Common Cents Round 1:

• Weekly online quizzes
• Weekly online discussions
• Summaries from in-person meetings

This site is moderated by hosts Lindsey Alexander, Stacy Becker, and Adam Arling -- from the Citizens League. So, if you see us around you'll know who we are. Say hi!