City of Albert Lea hosts SEMLM Summer Event on July 29, 2025 5:00-8:30 pm

Safety of Local Officials, Staff, and Citizens in City/County Government. Regional event for local officials, staff, and others.

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SEMLM Summer Event July 29, 2025 Hosted by Albert Lea 5:00-8:30 pm

Welcome to the SEMLM Summer Event! Join us on July 29, 2025 at Wedgewood Cove Golf Course & Restaurant from 5:00 to 8:30 pm.

Venue: Wedgewood Cove Golf Course & Restaurant

Date: July 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Central Time)

5 :00pm - Social Time with Cash Bar
6 :00pm - Dinner

"Bring the Grill In"

Flame grilled hamburgers and chicken breasts

Steakhouse Potato Salad, Creamy Lemon Poppyseed Coleslaw, Potato Chips

ALL the Fixings for you - Lettuce, Sliced Red Onion, Sliced Tomatoes,

Sliced Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard

Brioche Buns

7 :00pm - Safety for Local Government Officials - Recent shootings of lawmakers have heightened concerns about political violence and its impact on public officials.

• An increasingly volatile political environment and a rise in threats and harassment against elected officials
• Examples of incidents in SE MN affecting local officials and their families
• Protocols and precautionary safety measures for local government officials - a time for re-evaluation of safety and security measures, overview of ideas for communities of all sizes, because small cities are not immune
• Impact on public service and volunteerism, reducing willingness to serve in local government
• New MN laws to protect election workers
• 2026 legislative policy discussion on safety/security at the local level

8 :30 pm - Adjourn - Network with area public officials. Visit with the speakers and SEMLM Board members
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