Government Affairs Meeting 8.18.26

CMBA Government Affairs Committee: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 8:00-9:00 a.m. | Liberty Savings Bank and via Zoom A G E N D A 8:00 Welcome (Committee Chair, David Werschay - Werschay Homes) 8:02 Local Government Affairs Brief Mark Foster – Housing First Minnesota Nick Erickason – Housing First Minnesota Steve Gottwalt – CMBA Government Affairs 8:15 Stearns County Land Use Planning & Justice Center Update Presentation with Stearns County Land Use Planner, Angie Berg. How is Stearns County planning for growth, what is the latest on the new Justice Center, and what are plans for the county’s law enforcement facilities downtown? 8:50 Other issues? Your opportunity to raise any regulatory issue or concern impacting your business. Come with your questions and stay ahead of the curve as we continue advocating for our industry! 9:00 Adjourn NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 15, 8:00-9:00 a.m., at Liberty Savings Bank and via Zoom Builders Roundtable with Area Mayors Check-out CMBA Government Affairs News at www.CMBAonline.org/News