 I always enjoy the Minnesota State Fair shown here at the Eco Building!
Happy September to you all-
Welcome to fall and hope this finds you well.
Ramsey County is currently holding budget hearings on the county wide budget for 2024/2025. More information on how to participate below.
Additionally, I hope you find useful information on activities that Ramsey County has going on and that are meaningful to you!
My office is aways available to serve constituent needs via phone (651-266-8359) or email (caitlyn.duin@ramseycounty.us).
Sincerely,
Mary Jo
 The board of commissioners have proclaimed September 2023 Workforce Development Month in the county.
 The board of commissioners proclaimed August 2023 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Ramsey County.
Ramsey County Board Workshops held over the last few weeks discussed topics such as:
- 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PREPARATION
- Rice Creek Commons Update (Closed Session)
- 2024/2025 Budget Hearings
You can access video recordings of these meetings as well as the materials shared by clicking here.
You can access materials and watch upcoming workshops live by clicking here.
 Ramsey County uses its two-year (biennial) operating budget to monitor revenue and expenses, and to improve financial management and strategic planning. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is used to fund projects such as major equipment purchases and construction or renovation of facilities.
More information, including how to participate in the budget process is located here.
 Congratulations to our library system! Ramsey County Library was nominated and awarded the gold seal by the Star Tribune's Minnesota's Best—an interactive and community-oriented contest where businesses earn recognition through audience participation.
Applications open for affordable housing development and redevelopment
 Ramsey County is now accepting applications for two solicitations:
Emerging and Diverse Developers and Development & Infrastructure
The Emerging and Diverse Developers Solicitation is hosted through the Emerging and Diverse Developers Program and exclusively open to developers who own or have owned between zero and five housing properties in the state of Minnesota, in the last 10 years.
The 2023 Development & Infrastructure Solicitation is hosted through the Critical Corridors Program and offers funding to redevelopment projects that facilitate inclusive development and public infrastructure within transit, economic and cultural corridors.
More information is located here.
On Sept. 15, Ramsey County will begin accepting applications for the Fall 2023 Environmental Response Fund. This program provides assistance to public entities, nonprofits and for-profit developers to offset the costs of environmental cleanup of contaminated sites.
If interested, please email Ella Mitchell before applying to discuss specific project and funding needs. Applications are due Nov. 1.
 As businesses grow so do the challenges of scale. The CEO Next Business Institute provides the practical tools and techniques second-stage businesses need to grow. Eligible participants must have businesses in Ramsey, Dakota, Carver, Hennepin and Scott counties, have 10-99 employees, revenue between $1-50 million and be ready to transition with an appetite and aptitude for growth. Applications will be accepted through the end of October. Priority will be given to applications received before Sept. 22.
More information is located here.
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Roseville Rotary featured Ramsey County's own Dave Triplett, head of elections for the county. Great to hear about our work in the upcoming elections. To learn more about our work in elections. |
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Great to see the families and staff of Lake Owasso Residence at their annual family picnic.
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Great time celebrating with the Community at the annual block party on August 12th. Joined here with fellow elected, community leaders and the wonderful dancers of the Community School of Excellence. The Alliance is doing great work, click here to learn more about their efforts.
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Capitol Region Watershed District keeping our water clean!
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Ramsey Recycles working hard on energy and waste opportunities.
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Roseville City staff always welcoming and informative.
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Great boat parade this year!
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Fun to visit with guests from Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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Thanks to RC Deputies ensuring safety in our communities.
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Many friends, residents, electeds and community leaders at Canadian Days! |
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Great to see the royalty on the parade route.
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Fun to visit with local elected and County Attorney Choi.
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Nine North (formerly CTV) providing great coverage of the parade.
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Shout out to New Brighton Rotarians feeding all the parade participants! |
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The Village of Saint Anthony annual festival is great way to connect with friends and neighbors!
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Fun to catch up with Saint Anthony local electeds!
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The Chamber is making opportunities in Saint Anthony.
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Saint Anthony is lucky to have a sister-city relationship with Salo, Finland with some of their delegation visiting. |
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” —Rosalynn Carter |
