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The Metropolitan Council is seeking applicants for a newly
created advisory board to help advance equity in the Twin Cities region.
The Equity Advisory Committee will advise the Council in
advancing equity in the region, and specifically how the Council implements the
equity commitments in Thrive MSP 2040, the region’s long-range development
plan. Members of this committee will influence Council decisions related to
regional policies on transportation and transit, local planning, housing,
environmental issues and more.
“We’re looking forward to the work of this committee and the
diverse range of viewpoints and voices this will bring to our decision-making
processes,” said Council Chair Adam Duininck. “Our Council and our community
partners are anxious to begin recruiting members so the committee can get to work
in early 2016. This group will play a key role in helping the Council realize
its commitment to creating more equity in our region.”
The committee will have 21 members, representing geographic
districts to assure region-wide representation, as well as people from
different races, incomes, abilities and backgrounds. It will include four
sitting Council members. There will be two co-chairs – one Council member, and
one member of the community. Terms will be staggered so approximately half the
members will be up for reappointment every two years.
Applications will be accepted through at least Jan. 4, 2016.
To apply, visit the Equity Advisory Committee page or contact the Council’s appointments coordinator
at 651-602-1630.
Applicants will need to fill out an application and indicate
both their interest in equity issues and experiences that might help the
selection committee evaluate candidates. Applicants will be interviewed and
evaluated in early 2016.
Four partner coalitions actively advocated for creating the
committee – the Blue Line Coalition, Community Engagement Steering Committee,
Equity in Place, and SWLRT Equity Commitments. These groups will also be
involved in evaluating candidates.
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