Aaron has also advocated for local government and responsible community planning at the state level. Drawing from his experience as a Planning Commission Chairman, Community Development Director, and elected City Council member, he provided testimony before the Minnesota House Housing Finance and Policy Committee regarding proposed statewide housing legislation and its potential impacts on local communities. His testimony focused on preserving local decision-making authority, protecting citizen participation in the planning process, and ensuring communities retain the ability to guide growth through locally adopted comprehensive plans and zoning standards. Aaron believes effective government begins at the local level and that residents should continue to have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of their communities.