 What a month! From our nation's birthday to neighborhood grill outs and beach days (check out Long Lake Regional Park beach above!), I often think of this part of summer as a time when we get to soak up time with the people who make up our communities.
I'm grateful for all of the communities in our District. Each has their own distinct character and feel. After hearing from the State Demographer's office last month at the Roseville Business Council, I'm also reminded of the exciting growing diversity of our communities. How can we continue to be places that value all of our neighbors, old and new? I hope you all might consider attending your local Night to Unite on August 2 and introduce yourself to someone new! I'll be out and about - maybe see you around!
Ramsey County is holding both virtual and in-person meetings. Our board meetings are taking place in the County Board offices in the Ramsey County Courthouse. My office continues to serve constituent needs via phone (651-266-8359) or email (caitlyn.duin@ramseycounty.us).
Sincerely,
Mary Jo
Board Acknowledgements/Declarations
- July 17-23: Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Week
County Board Adopts Smoking and Commercial Tobacco Use Ordinance
On July 12, my colleagues on the County Board and I adopted an updated smoking and commercial tobacco use ordinance. This ordinance bans the use of tobacco on all county property.
We are committed to protecting the right of residents to right to breathe air without secondhand smoke and reducing youth use of tobacco, and this ordinance is part of that commitment. Thank you to all of the District 2 residents who shared their support and input on this ordinance.
Highlighting Innovative Ramsey County Workforce Investments at White House
Ramsey County is building innovative programs and making strategic investments with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that set us apart. Two investments, our Public Health Career Pathways program and our Childcare Academy program, are great examples of the innovations that ARPA made possible. The work our staff is doing in this area is groundbreaking!
 Commissioner McGuire presenting here with colleagues from across the country.
It was an honor and privilege to lift up this amazing work earlier this month with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House Summit on the American Rescue Plan and Workforce. I was grateful for the opportunity to highlight the great work being done here in Ramsey County by our staff and our community on this national stage.
County Board Workshops
Most weeks, our County Board meets to discuss specific policy issues and receive updates from County Departments and Service Teams in our Board Workshops.
Workshops and discussions are held on Tuesdays and are open to the public. These take place at the Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse in Suite 220 (2nd floor). You can find the schedule for all upcoming board meetings, workshops, and discussions sessions here.
Recent workshops include:
- Ramsey County Public Safety System Transformation
- Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team Committee of the Whole: Workforce Partnership Updates and Labor Market Information Alignments
- Recycling and Energy: Joint Activities Budget
- Youth Justice Transformation in Ramsey County - Annie E. Casey Foundation
- Appropriate Responses Initiatives Update
You can access video recordings of the meetings as well as the materials shared by clicking here.
You can watch upcoming workshops live by clicking here.
Ramsey County's 2022 Strategic Plan is Now Available!
The Ramsey County 2022 Strategic Plan outlines a set of strategic priorities aligned with the county’s vision for a vibrant community where all are valued and thrive.
The seven strategic priorities are indicative of an 18-month outlook and include work built upon previous years’ priorities, all of which combined, further the county’s four goals to strengthen wellbeing, cultivate prosperity, enhance opportunity and model accountability.
Click here to read the 2022 Strategic Plan!
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Apply for a Transforming Systems Together Grant
Transforming Systems Together - a shared decision-making initiative designed to rethink how the county delivers services and invests in the community - has three grant opportunities available to the community.
These grants are available to support individuals and organizations providing prevention services and serving youth involved in child protection and foster care:
- Innovation: Grants between $50,000 - $100,000.
- Micro: Grants between $10,000 - $35,000.
- Individual: Grants up to $10,000.
You can learn more here.
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You're Invited! Rice & Larpenteur Alliance Summer Block Party
August 3, 11 AM - 3 PM
Intersection of Rice and Larpenteur
Join us at the 4th Annual Rice & Larpenteur Alliance Summer Block Party! There will be live music, local food, and family activities.
For more information, click here!
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Diapers Needed for Ramsey County Families
Did you know that one in three families struggle to afford diapers? Mothers First are responding to that need by creating a diaper bank to fill Ramsey County families' urgent diaper needs. Diapers are supplied through community donations. If you'd like to donate diapers, click here for more information.
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COVID-19 Community Conversation
Aug 10, 2022, 4-5 PM
Join Dr. Lynne Ogawa, Medical Director for Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health, for a virtual community conversation on Aug. 10 about kids and COVID-19. Ask Dr. Ogawa your COVID-19 questions while learning how to protect yourself, your family and our community during the ongoing pandemic.
The conversation is hosted by the county's Racial and Health Equity team and Public Health. You can submit questions in advance by email or ask them during the event.
For more information, click here!
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Find Summer Fun Activities at Ramsey County Parks
Parks are one of our county's greatest assets! Ramsey County is home to nine county parks, six regional parks and five regional trail corridors. Find a park or explore our trails.
In addition to our parks and trails, Parks & Recreation is offering a variety of free outdoor activities for all ages this summer! Try your hand at archery, experience ice skating in the summer, pull weeds and learn about gardening, discover new trails on a bike and more. Here are some ideas for free, fun ways to get active this summer.
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District Connections
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With Rotarians at Taste of Rosefest.
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Upcoming Events in the District:
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