Casella, Casey2018-07-122018-07-122017https://hdl.handle.net/11299/198173This paper documents the development of the League of Minnesota Cities federal advocacy program. Intern Casey Casella worked as the federal advocacy coordinator to launch the advocacy efforts in the summer of 2017. This paper details the history and current situation of federal advocacy at the League, followed by an analysis of best practices from other state leagues and Minnesota organizations. Next, the foundations and goals of the advocacy development are described, along with a summary of work completed in 2017. Finally, the paper provides recommendations and resources for the League of Minnesota Cities future in federal advocacy.enFederal policyfederal advocacylobbying, resourcesrecommendations.Thesis or Dissertation