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Greetings! We hope our newsletter serves as a resource for
staying connected to Hennepin County activities and staying updated on county
news and services.
As always, please reach out with questions, comments, or to
learn more about how to get involved.
My best,
Star Tribune: Hennepin County Plans to Build its First Secure Mental Health Facility
The Hennepin County Board voted to move forward on a plan to build its own mental health facility.
The board unanimously approved funds to study the feasibility of converting an abandoned building at the workhouse in Plymouth. The short-term facility would house residents or inmates who couldn’t find a secure bed at the Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center, are ready to leave the county jail or are temporarily at Hennepin Healthcare.
Read the article here.
Leila Tite
Software Developer • Public Safety IT
Fern Hill, St. Louis Park
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Describe your work.
I work for Public Safety IT, where
I am a software developer responsible for data integrations between the various
computer systems used by the Sheriff's Office. I also manage the collaboration
tools used to enhance productivity. I’ve been working here for the past 12
years.
What part of your job do you find most challenging?
The systems we support have
to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have some unique challenges
doing upgrades to critical systems and being available when something goes down
at the worst possible time. I've gotten called on a Saturday afternoon in the
middle of my birthday party and also while I was at a parade.
What do you find most enjoyable?
I enjoy working with people
who believe in leveraging everyone's strengths to get things done. It was
gratifying doing a small part to help launch the Employee Career Center last
year. I'm grateful that Hennepin County has a Women in Science Technology
Engineering and Math Employee Resource Group and is taking steps to recruit and
maintain more diversity in the workplace.
What is one thing everyone should know about the work you do?
I am a strong proponent of
Open Source and Open Data. County employees have high standards for data
quality and we can all make better decisions with more transparency.
You're invited. In addition to our regularly scheduled board meetings, the County Board often meets for updates on Thursday mornings. These are informal opportunities to discuss emerging issues. No decisions are made, and topics are subject to change. Board briefings occur in the board room on the 24th floor of the Hennepin County Government Center and are open to the public. Call my office to confirm briefing time and location.
Thursday, August 9
- 9:30am-10:30am: Protected Bikeways on County Roads
- 10:30am- 12pm: Health and Human Services Quarterly
Thursday, August 23
- 9:30am-10:30am: Board/ Authority Proceedings
- 10:30am-11:30am: 2020 Census
Hosmer
Library closing for renovation
The
102-year-old Carnegie Library will close on August 27, and reopen in late
spring 2019, with updated, more flexible spaces, improved access and other
upgrades.
Learn
more about the Hosmer Library project plans.
Alchemy 365 outdoor fitness classes
Mondays,
August 6, 13, 20, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Target
Field Station, 417 5th Street North, Minneapolis
Learn more about Alchemy 365
Most Epic Family Day
Sunday,
August 12, noon to 4 p.m.
Target
Field Station, 417 5th Street North, Minneapolis
Animals,
arts and crafts, games, bounce house and more.
View
full schedule and details at mplsdowntown.com/gooutside/.
Vote
early through August 13 for 2018 primary election
Eligible
voters can vote absentee — either in-person or by mail — now through August 13.
View
your sample ballot from the Secretary of State’s website.
Learn more
about preparing to vote.
Learn more
about absentee voting.
Online
Privacy and Security
Thursday,
August 16, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Linden Hills
Library, 2900 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis
Keeping your
personal information private and secure has never been more vital. Find out how
to strengthen your Facebook, Google and iPhone settings, learn about easy
encryption setup through VPN, and discover other basic security measures. Bring
along your device(s), as well as any questions.
Learn
more about this personal technology program.
Beat
late-summer boredom
DIY (do it
yourself) books for kids and teens (and fun adults) can open their eyes to new
skills and interests, including science, art, games, fashion and more. Check
out Hennepin County Library’s DIY book lists.
DIY
nonfiction for children
DIY
nonfiction for teens
MnSpin Live
The Friends
of the Hennepin County Library, our fundraising partners, are hosting MnSpin
Live, featuring five MnSpin artists.
Tuesday,
August 21, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The Hook and
Ladder, 3010 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis
Register and learn more.
Homework
Help needs volunteers
Help a
student and make a difference in your community. Hennepin County Library’s free
tutoring service, Homework Help, has openings for new volunteers at all
locations.
Learn more
about volunteering as a Homework Help tutor.
Contact us
Marion Greene
Commissioner, 3rd District
612-348-7883
Elie Farhat
Principal Aide
612-348-7125
Laura Hoffman
District Aide
612-348-0863
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