Citizens Fund

Gain Influence By Contributing to Legislative Campaigns: Then Get Your Money Back

No, we're not joking. You can contribute money to state legislative campaigns and get your money back. Minnesota has a program, which allows you to give $50 as an individual or $100 as a married couple on an annual basis and get your money back.

ACEC/MN needs your help in elevating the influence of the consulting engineering profession by passing this money through the Consulting Engineers Citizens Fund (CECF). You get the benefit of becoming not just a constituent, but also a supporter of the candidate and your contribution ties you to the profession as well.

The state's use of consultants is still a hot issue with legislators and state employee union efforts to eliminate the state's use of private consultants continue. Your being involved in the legislative process is more important than ever. The actions legislators take have a direct effect on you and your firm. The best way to have influence in this process is to be involved in it. It doesn't take a lot of effort and the payback can be great.

If you're interested, please download and fill out the form here.