Warm winter 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.

Sincerely, 

Office Updates

I’m excited to share our 2023 Governing Report with you. It outlines results and accomplishments my office has delivered on behalf of Hennepin County residents by promoting innovation and implementing innovative solutions. I am grateful to residents, community partners, county staff, and my colleagues for their work and dedication. As I reflect on my first year as Chair of the Board, I am proud of the work we have achieved together. Read the full report: https://www.hennepind2.com/report2023.

Community Updates

Make a Difference In Your Community: Apply to Serve on a Community Advisory Board

The Hennepin County Board is recruiting volunteers for 30 advisory board positions. Each fall, the board accepts applications from residents interested in volunteer service positions on advisory boards, commissions, councils, and special task forces. Appointees advise commissioners and help set policy on a variety of topics including mental health, economic support and development, workforce and employment opportunities, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and so much more.

The deadline to apply is December 29. Appointments will be made in the first quarter of 2024. Learn more and apply at hennepin.us/advisoryboards.

Advisory board openings:

• Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council 
• Community Action Partnership
• Capital Budgeting Task Force 
• County Extension U of M
• Human Resources Board
• Library Board
• Mental Commitment Attorney Panel
• Racial Equity Advisory Council
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Board 

Watershed board openings:

• Lower MN River Watershed District
• Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 

New Services Now Offered at North Minneapolis Service Center

The North Minneapolis Service Center has expanded its service offerings. In addition to driver’s licenses, identification cards, and vital records, this location is now able to process motor vehicle and DNR transactions, including:

• License plates
• Vehicle registration, tabs, titles
• Boat and watercraft registration
• All-terrain vehicle registration

The North Minneapolis Service Center is located at 1001 Plymouth Ave. North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. It is open Monday – Friday from 8AM to 4PM. Visit hennepin.us/servicecenters for more information.

About District 2

The 2nd District serves the cities of Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Plymouth, St. Anthony, North and Northeast Minneapolis, including the North Loop neighborhood.

Contact Us

Irene Fernando
Commissioner, 2nd District
612-348-7882

Akhilesh Menawat
Communications and Policy Aide
612-348-5335

Bill Emory
Constituent Services and Policy Aide
612-348-3526

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