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Recent APAC News:

What is the Rush Line Corridor?

The Rush Line corridor is an 80 mile distance between Hinckley and St. Paul slated for increased public transit service. The 24-member Rush Line Corridor Task Force has been assembled to examine the options available to expand transit based economic development, community preservation, and environmental protection. The Rush Line Corridor ultimately connects suburban communities and rural cities with metropolitan areas.

Lift the Cap on Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund Benefits
Call today and let the committee chairs know why it is important to hold a hearing:

• The Relocation Trust Fund provides for moving costs or a home buy-out in the event of a mobile home park closure. During the 2011 session, a $1 million cap was placed on the Trust Fund.
• This amount is not enough to cover the costs of just one large park closure.
• In addition, if the balance is not allowed to rise, it will not be possible to increase the maximum benefits for relocation or buy-out, which are now set well below actual costs.
  

Background

• The Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund was established in 2007.
• It replaced 22 local ordinances adopted over a 20 year period.
• It provided uniformity and universal coverage and de-politicized park closings.
• It was passed with the support of residents, park owners, and the League of MN Cities.
  

December 30, 2013

Dear Friends:

On behalf of All Parks Alliance for Change, I ask you to help fund our work with the state’s 180,000 manufactured home park residents. By making a year-end contribution, you can support:

• A toll-free, statewide Tenant Hotline (855-361-2722)
• Tenants rights forums that we organize in communities across the state
• Assistance we provide in setting up resident associations to support ongoing self advocacy
  

December 23, 2013

Dear Friends:

On behalf of All Parks Alliance for Change, I ask you to help us raise $5,000 by January 1, 2014 and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) will match it with a $5,000 grant! We’re almost there! We just need another $700 in the next 10 days! The funds are critical to our continued work with the state’s 180,000 manufactured home park residents, which includes:

• A toll-free, statewide Tenant Hotline (855-361-2722)
• Tenants rights forums that we organize in communities across the state