| Greetings, District 2!
As we transition from the vibrant days of summer to the crisp, colorful embrace of fall, I hope this message finds you well. September has been a month full of community events, important discussions, and exciting developments in our county. From the Roseville Area Wild Rice Festival to our Ramsey County budget presentations, there’s been no shortage of activity.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve such a dynamic and engaged community. Your participation and feedback are invaluable as we work together to make Ramsey County an even better place to live, work, and play.
Since counties are the unit of government that administers Election's, we are already immersed in the election season. I encourage you to continue reading to learn more about your local and Presidental Election voting options.
Warm regards,
Mary Jo
 The board of commissioners declares September 24, 2024, as Ramsey County Employees Day and this week as Ramsey County Employees Week.
 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares August 2024 as Child Support Awareness Month in Ramsey County.
 Photo of Commissioner McGuire Chairing a Board Workshop
 Find information at ramseycounty.us/VoteByMail or ramseycounty.us/VoteInPerson
 With the Election just a little over a month until the Presidental and other local Election's taking place, the time is now to do your research, ensure you are registered to vote, and make your voting plan! Please find below, a list of resources to help you navigate the 2024 Election's in Ramsey County:
Elections & Voting | Ramsey County
Prepare to Vote | Ramsey County
Vote in Person | Ramsey County
Vote by Mail or Return Your Ballot | Ramsey County
Candidate & Elected Official Information | Ramsey County
Notice of Public Accuracy Test | Ramsey County
St. Anthony residents, from both Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, can vote by mail or cast their ballot in person at Ramsey County's Early Voting locations.
On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place. View information about voting on Election Day.
Sample ballots are available at mnvotes.org.
Hazardous Waste Update
Ramsey County's Environmental Service Center (ESC) will open in Spring 2025. This new facility will collect household hazardous waste (HHW), electronics, food scraps, cardboard, scrap metal and other recyclables.
There will be no mobile HHW collection sites in 2025. The HHW facility at Bay West in Saint Paul will remain open until services transition to the ESC.
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 This meeting is online, please register here. After registering, you will receive the Zoom link.
The AMC Fall Policy Conference is a time for us to connect with our neighboring counties and develop our stances on Policies to bring to the legislator.
 Neal Gaalswyk, President, AMC and Cass County Commissioner with Julie Ring, AMC Executive Director with other County attendees at the Association of Minnesota Counties annual public policy conference.
 Tami Jo Lieberg, Director of Community Corrections for Kandiyohi County and Paul Schnell, Commissioner of Minnesota Department of corrections at AMC public policy conference after the public safety committee meeting!
Project Heat's On
 Lieutenant Govenor Peggy Flanagan, state and local labor union leaders, elected officials, and CAPRW leadership.
Project HEAT’s ON is a volunteer effort that was started in 1986 to service and repair the furnaces of elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners. This will be the 31st year that hundreds of volunteer pipefitters from St. Paul Local #455, Minneapolis Local #539, and Rochester Local #6 work together with members of the Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association (MMCA) to provide the needy with furnace repairs. It’s this cooperative effort with labor volunteering their skills and contractors donating the use of their trucks and parts that allow this program to continue.
Union volunteers provide service to homeowners identified by two Community Action Partnership agencies, and union contractors, members of the Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association, cover the cost of materials needed for the repairs. This program helps community members, reduces the cost for government programs and since its beginning, pipefitters and contractors in Minnesota have volunteered over 32,098 hours, helped 7,447 homeowners at an estimated value of $3,438,200.
The "Heat’s On” program, serves families in need identified by the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties (CAPRW), focuses on providing energy assistance to residents in need. This program is crucial, especially during the harsh Minnesota winters, ensuring that households have access to affordable, continuous, and safe utility services. The program includes:
- Bill Payment Assistance
- Energy Crisis Intervention
- Weatherization Services
- Energy Advocacy and Education
 Photo of graduating class of 74' reunion!
 Mary Jo with Roseville Schools superintendent Jenny Loeck on the day of my high school reunion from Alexander Ramsey high school- now Roseville area high school!
 Mary Jo with classmates Dale Kivimaki, Owner of Freestyle Productions and Craig Klausing, former Mayor of Roseville
 Biking through Roseville Central Park over the weekend!
 Booya at the B-Dale club! Many thanks to all local service organizations supporting the community through their fundraiser Booya's including VFW's, Church's, etc..
10/7 - 2024 Street Improvement Project Assessment Hearings - Little Canda
10/7 - Music at the Market - Little Canada
10/12 - Electronics Recyling Event - St. Anthony
10/13 - Tails on the Trails - New Brighton
10/14 - Indigenous People's Day - St. Anthony
10/17 - Open Mic Night - Roseville
10/18 - Animals of the St. Croix - Little Canada
10/25 - Pumpkin Walk - New Brighton
10/26 - Halloween Spooktacular - Roseville
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