These dues are paid through taxpayer dollars.

Then along comes 2009 and the second face of the MML is revealed. "Lawyers" hired by the MML are working against the very taxpayers who fund the organization. Lawyers, who accept funds from large corporations and use the good name of the MML to fight citizens rights is the face of MML.  Check for yourself. Go to www.municipalfirm.com and you can see the lobbying they do in Jefferson City and you will find they do not represent you, the average Joe. They represent big business.

Now those lawyers are interfering with Citizens Constitutional Right to initiative petition. They have repeatedly held up an Initiative Petition (to limit the use of eminent domain) in court, which was approved by the secretary of state (www.mo-cpr.org).

Citizens need to show concern regarding their rights being taken away at an alarming rate.  Make your voice heard at your next council meeting, take the proposed resolution to your council to adopt and send to the MML. It's time to stop the practicing of MML using our tax money against us (available at www.momunicipalleague@blogspot.com).