 Across our district, the leaves are turning such gorgeous reds, oranges, and yellows. I was glad to get a chance to enjoy the fall weather this week while attending a Ramsey County all employee recognition event at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton. I really enjoyed connecting with so many incredible Ramsey County employees. We are so lucky to have such impressive, engaged staff across all of our service teams and departments.
 Earlier this month, we heard from each department about their performance measures at our Supplemental Budget hearings. It was exciting to hear how different programs are serving Ramsey County residents. I am thankful to be a part of a county that is great - not because we are perfect, but because we are striving to be great and identifying where we need to improve. It's exciting to see the meaningful progress we are making toward our vision of a being a vibrant community where all are valued and thrive. I appreciate all of our county workers as they serve the community and contribute to that effort. You can read more about the Supplemental Budget hearings and find links to video below.
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
- Luis Rosario Day (September 6, 2022) - honoring Luis Rosario, former Ramsey County Assessor
- Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15, 2022)
- Ramsey County Employee Achievement Award presented to Sandy Labore, Human Resources supporting Parks & Recreation
- Digital Inclusion Week (October 3-7)
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:
- Strategic Team Committee of the Whole: Anti-Racism and Economic Justice Trust Update
- Ramsey County Golf Course Update
- Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy Program Updates
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.
Supplementary Budget Hearings
 Ramsey County runs on a biennial operating budget, meaning that our budgets run for two years. 2023 will be the second year of our current budget. In preparation for the second year of a budget, we hold Supplemental Budget Hearings. These hearings are an opportunity for the county leadership and the County Board to monitor revenue and expenses as well as improve financial management and strategic planning. In other words, we check in on how things are going and if there are any substantial gaps, propose a path forward. We also look at performance measures to see how programs are progressing toward our shared strategic goals.
These hearings are public and available still for you to watch:
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September 6
- County Manager presents 2023 supplemental budget, reports from County Assessor, County Auditor, Policy & Planning Director and Chief Financial Officer.
- Strategic Team
- Information and Public Records
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September 12
- Health and Wellness
- Economic Growth and Community Investment
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September 13
- Safety and Justice
- Ramsey County Attorney's Office
- Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
Upcoming Important Dates in the 2023 Supplemental Budget Schedule:
- November 28, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
- December 6, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Supplemental Budget Addenda
- December 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- County Board vote on 2022-23 Supplemental Budget and 2023 Property Tax Levy
If you have any questions, please reach out! Your feedback is important to the Supplemental Budget process.
You're Invited! Workforce Recruitment Resources Fair for Ramsey County Businesses
 Hiring has been a significant challenge for many area businesses at this time. Ramsey County Workforce Solutions is holding a new type of event that seeks to help with this issue. Instead of a traditional job fair, the Workforce Recruitment Resources fair will connect local businesses with community-based programs that train workers in a variety of areas.
Do you recruit new hires for your business? Join us on October 5, 2022 from 8:30 to 10 AM at the Roseville Skating Center (2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN 55113) in the Olympic Room. More info can be found here.
All businesses located in Ramsey County are welcome to attend this free event. You can learn about local programs training workers in the areas of health care, hospitality, manufacturing, general business and administration, finance, social services, transportation, construction, and more.
Featured training providers include:
- MnDOT-DEED Highway Heavy Construction Training.
- Hired.
- Karen Organization of Minnesota.
- International Institute of MN.
- YWCA St. Paul.
- Goodwill Easter Seals MN.
- Urban Boat Builders.
- CLUES.
- Ujamaa Place.
- MSP Tech Hire.
- Job Corps
- Takoda
- .....and many more!
The Workforce Recruitment Resources Fair is sponsored by Ramsey County Workforce Solutions in partnership with the City of Roseville.
Please join us at Community Open Houses for the proposed Environmental Service Center in Roseville
 We are committed to making it easier and more convenient to recycle in Ramsey County. Part of that effort is opening an Environmental Service Center that will be a one-stop shop for many waste reduction and recycling services.
We are at the start of this planning process. Please join us at a Community Open House this month to learn more about the proposed Center and share your feedback on how it can best serve our community's needs!
1700 Kent Street, Roseville is the proposed site which is centrally located to increase accessibility. Services at the center will include:
- Recycling, household hazardous waste and electronics drop off.
- A free product reuse room.
- Space for Fix-It Clinics and other environmental education and activities.
For more information and an informational video, click here!
Virtual Open Houses
Thursday, Oct. 6, 5-6 p.m.
Zoom meeting link
- Meeting ID: 934 5212 1153
- Passcode: 930176
- One tap mobile: 16513728299
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5-6 p.m.
Zoom meeting link
- Meeting ID: 938 0255 4347
- Passcode: 642394
- One tap mobile: 16513728299
In-person Open Houses
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5-7 p.m.
Ramsey County Library – Roseville
2180 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville
Monday, Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m.
New Life Presbyterian Church
965 Larpenteur Ave. W., Roseville
Can’t make it to one of the open houses? You can still provide feedback using the comment form here.
Updated Bivalent COVID- 19 boosters for more protection against new variants are available!
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is now offering updated (bivalent) booster shots to people ages 12 and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the updated COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 12 and older who completed their primary series or received a booster dose at least 2 months ago.
The updated booster can help increase protection since your last shot and provide more protection against newer variants.
Ramsey County clinics offer the vaccine free of cost. No medical insurance or ID is needed. Click here for information on site locations and hours here.
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Guidelines for Ramsey County Homebuyer Assistance Program are Expanded!
Owning a home is one of the best ways to build wealth. Ramsey County has been expanding our efforts to make affordable homeownership a possibility for all. One way we are working to help make affordable homeownership accessible and improve housing stability throughout the county is by adding new and more inclusive guidelines to our FirstHome homebuyer assistance program. The FirstHome homebuyer assistance program will now assist both low-to-moderate income first-time homebuyers and first-generation homebuyers who are looking to call suburban Ramsey County home.
For more details on the new guidelines, click here!
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Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services
SOS Sexual Violence Services of Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is currently seeking volunteers to staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Public Health provides free, extensive training to volunteers.
SOS Sexual Violence Services provides free and confidential services for victims of sexual violence, their partners, families and other concerned persons. This includes 24-hour crisis counseling and support, follow-up services, safety planning and medical and legal advocacy. View SOS volunteer responsibilities
The next training will begin October 4, 2022. Please complete the volunteer application.
For more information, call 651-266-1000 or email AskSOS@co.ramsey.mn.us.
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Fall cleaning? Got yard waste? Here are tips to avoid a wait!
As you're getting your yard ready for winter, you might generate some yard waste. You're not the only one! Ramsey County yard waste sites experience heavy traffic during the fall. To avoid a wait, consider the following tips:
- Visit yard waste sites on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. Avoid the first hour of opening since there is almost always a rush. If you need to go on a weekend, Saturday mornings between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. can be less busy.
- Avoid fall weekends with warm, dry weather.
- Visit the sites during cold or rainy weather or when the Vikings are playing.
- If possible, hold on to your collected yard waste until the end of the season. Traffic at the sites decreases significantly after the third weekend in November.
Please note that off-season hours are December through March, and yard waste sites are only open on weekends during those months. Click here to view yard waste site locations and hours.
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District Connections
 At the September Roseville Business Council meeting with Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce President John Connelly (back, center), Ramsey County Workforce Solutions Director Ling Becker (back, right) and a panel on workforce recruitment featuring (L - R) Laani Xiong, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Karen Organization of Minnesota; Paul Nikstad, Manager of Outreach and Admissions activities and Career Transition Services at Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center; Emma Corrie, President/CEO at Twin Cities Rise; and Julie Brekke, Executive Director at HIRED.
Upcoming Events in the District:
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