Currently, the MEI rates 506 cities from all across the country. In 2012, this project began with just 137 municipalities. Though the MEI’s reach is far and wide, our general selection criteria may not capture some cities that wish to be rated. This is why we created a self-submit process to allow cities that do not fall under our selection criteria to receive a rating.

City leadership who wish to have their city’s laws and policies assessed according to MEI standards can submit the form on this page to The MEI Team with all of the relevant documentation needed to justify credit for each criterion. Submissions must come from city leadership.

To receive points, any criterion listed must have relevant documentation (the municipal ordinance, city policy, or other information sufficient to demonstrate the presence of the criteria) attached. Click here to learn more about the MEI Standards for Credit and required documentation.

To submit a municipality to be rated, please submit the form below and attach documentation of proof for each item on the scorecard in the following file formats: .jpg, .pdf, .png, .ppt, or Word. If you have additional documents, please submit them to mei@hrc.org.

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Thank you for recognizing the importance and power of municipal law, and working to effect change in your community. If you have questions about this form or the MEI in general, please contact us at mei@hrc.org. If you've submitted the appropriate supporting documentation, we will respond to your request for evaluation as soon as possible.

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