Media Statement
Hennepin County Board Chair Marion Greene declared a state of emergency in Hennepin County on Monday evening, March 16. This gives county leaders flexibility in our powers to make necessary and immediate decisions that protect the health and safety of our residents and employees.
Effective March 17, Hennepin County is closing all public-facing services at our 41 libraries, human service centers, and licensing service centers through April 6, 2020. We have not taken this decision lightly and understand the hardship this creates for our customers, clients, and residents.
We will undertake a period of planning now through April 6, to define creative solutions for serving our residents that do not require person-to-person contact, but deliver these important services.
Our government services continue to function, but in a very different way in these times.
“We know that these are extremely challenging times for residents of Hennepin County,” said Hennepin County Board Chair Marion Greene. “We are committed to leading with compassion and understanding. Our commitment to serving all residents and delivering services for those who need them most has never been stronger. We will use these days ahead to ensure that we’re finding solutions to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff.”
The Hennepin County Board will discuss these actions at a special board meeting on Tuesday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m.
Chair Greene and other key leaders will have media availability following the meetings.
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