If you don't speak up for your rights, who will?

"Perhaps the meek shall inherit the Earth,
but they'll do it in very small plots . . .
about 6' by 3'." - writer Robert A. Heinlein

Cabin and hunting land owners are the stewards of Minnesota's land and outdoor heritage - but many forces, some economic and some legislative, threaten to turn every lake into Minnetonka, and every forest into asphalt. We must be untied and speak up for ourselves - no one else will.

The legislative process is complex, and law makers are pulled by special interests competing for their hearts and minds, not to mention their votes.

So, what's a cabin owner to do?

One, speak up for your interests. Learn more about the issues. Write your state legislators. Write a letter to the editor. Call in to a talk radio show. Squawk about unfair assessments and file a formal dispute.

Two, join the MSRPO Coalition. There is strength in numbers, and the more members we have the better we can educate, inform and encourage legislators to adopt bills that represent our members' best interests.

Resources

As with most things, getting started is the hardest part. We've pulled together some resources to help speak up. If you can spare a moment, send us an e-mail and let us know how you made yourself heard. Your idea might be worth passing on to other members.

Write a letter to the Editor

Minnesota Newspapers by County:
http://www.mnnews.com/countylist.html

Minnesota Newspapers by City:
http://www.usnpl.com/mnnews.html

Minnesota Newspapers Website:
http://www.mnnews.com/webs.html

Get ideas here for writing your letter:
Download starter text for a letter to the editor about the need for meaningful property tax reform.

Call in to a Talk Radio Show

Minnesota Radio Stations:
http://snipurl.com/z8yt

Write your State Senator or Representative:
Sample Letters

Find out who represents you at the Legislature:
|http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/Districtfinder.asp

Get ideas here for writing your letter:

Download starter text for a letter to your legislator about the need for meaningful property tax reform.

Got an idea for speaking up that deserves mention?