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• Does the initiative have wide applicability to a broad range of cities of various sizes (both large and small) and in various parts of the state? • Does the initiative address a central municipal value, or is it only indirectly related to municipal government? • Is this initiative, when compared to others, important enough to be part of TML's list of priorities? • Will the initiative be vigorously opposed by strong interest groups and, if so, will member cities commit to contributing the time and effort necessary to overcome that ommosiiion? • Is this initi tive one that city officials, more than any other group, should and do care about. The Board places each legislative issue into one of four categories of effort. Those four categories are: ! • Seek Introduction and Passage — the League will attempt to find a sponsor, will provide testimony, and will otherwise actively pursue passage. Bills in this category are knownas "TML Priority bills." Support ' the League will attempt to obtain passage of the initiative if it is introduced7by some other entity. Oppose — the League will actively and vigorously attempt to defeat the initiative because it is detrimental to member cities. No Position — the League will take no action. Our Highest Priority: Oppose Bad Bills The Board determined t at TML's highest priority goal is the defeat of legislation deemed detrimental to cities. Asa practical matter, adoption of this position means that the beneficial bills will be sacrificed, as necessary, in order to kill detrimental bills. The TML Priority Package The TML Priority Package includes the following items in no particular order: 1. Defeat any legislation that would erode municipal authority in any way, impose an unfunded mandate, or otherwise be detrimental to cities, especially legislation that would: i a. provide for s 7 to preemption of municipal authority in general. b. impose further revenue and/or tax caps of any type.