Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities has released a new ad criticizing Gov. Tim Pawlenty for cuts to local government aid and spiraling property taxes. Utilizing a clip from the 2002 gubernatorial contest, it calls out the two-term Republican governor for failing to follow through on campaign promises.

His plan offers tax breaks for corporations, but steep spending cuts for higher education, local governments and health and human services. Plus, it relies on more than $3 billion in one-time fixes, dubbed “gimmicks” by Democrats.