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[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of a Metropolitan Council nominating committee for the District 6 vacancy on the Council, including Chair Charlie Zelle and the community leaders who reviewed applications for the Council in 2019.
This committee will hold public meetings to accept statements from, or on behalf of, applicants for this position. Following these meetings, the nominating committee will recommend to the Governor candidates for appointment as a member representing District 6 on the Metropolitan Council. Minnesotans can apply for the District 6 vacancy on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Website at https://commissionsandappointments.sos.state.mn.us/Agency/Details/80.
Applications are due November 10, 2021.
Nominating Committee Members
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Janet Williams, Mayor of Savage, representing Scott County
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Dave Bartholomay, Mayor of Circle Pines, representing Anoka County
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Randy Maluchnik, Former County Commissioner, representing Carver County
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George Tourville, Former Mayor of Inver Grove Heights, representing Dakota County
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Andrea Jenkins, Minneapolis City Council Vice President, representing Hennepin County
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John Choi, County Attorney, representing Ramsey County
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Lisa Weik, County Commissioner, representing Washington County
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Charlie Zelle, Metropolitan Council Chair, ex officio member
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Nikki Villavicencio, Disability Rights Advocate, Maplewood City Council member, ex officio member
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Pahoua Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Community Impact, Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation, ex officio member
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Joe Hobot, President and CEO, American Indian OIC, ex officio member
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Ruby Azurdia-Lee, President of Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servico (CLUES), ex officio member
The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The Council runs the regional bus and light rail system, including Northstar Commuter Rail, collects and treats wastewater, coordinates regional water resources, plans regional parks, and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The Council board is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
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