 Greetings,
I hope you are enjoying the start of warmer weather and the longer, sunnier days! As we fully settle into spring, it's a great time to reconnect with our communities, embrace outdoor activities, and take advantage of all the opportunities in our county that come with spring and summer!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing awareness about mental health issues and promoting mental wellness. It aims to highlight the importance of mental health care, encourage open discussions, and provide resources to help those affected by mental health conditions. To learn more about how Ramsey County is honoring Mental Health Awareness, please see below for more information.
On May 26, we celebrate Memorial Day which honors those who have risked their life while serving in the U.S. armed forces. The day symbolizes gratitude and reflects on the cost of liberty, marked by ceremonies, parades, and moments of remembrance. I send my greatest thanks to all who have served in the United States military!
My office is always here to answer your questions and navigate government services. Please feel free to reach out via phone at 651-266-8359 or email us at
Take care,
 Mary Jo McGuire
Ramsey County Commissioner, District 2
Public Health Week
 April 7 through April 13, 2025 is declared Public Health Week in Ramsey County
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
 April 14 through April 20, 2025 is declared Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Ramsey County
Administrative Professionals Week
 April 23, 2025, is declared Administrative Professionals Day and the week of April 21, 2025, as Administrative Professionals Week in Ramsey County
 Most weeks, our 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 in Suite 220 (2nd floor).
Recent workshops include:
- 2025 Transportation Funding
- Strategic Priority: Advancing a Holistic Approach to Strengthen Individuals and Families
- Strategic Priority: Advancing a Holistic Approach to Strengthen Individuals and Families: Family Coaching
- Strategic Priority: Residents First: Effective, Efficient and Accessible Operations
- Strategic Priority: Residents First: Effective, Efficient and Accessible Operations: All Hands on Deck
You can find the schedule for all upcoming board meetings, workshops, and discussions sessions here.
Ramsey County League of Local Governments, Heading Home Ramsey Presentation
Rice and Larpenteur Alliance Event!
 The Rice & Larpenteur Alliance is hosting Community in Bloom event from 12pm to 2pm on May 10 to showcase our counties beautiful parks and bring our community together for a family friendly event.
Their vision is to create a safe, engaging, and inviting neighborhood center for the diverse community to live, work and play. Please join us for fun family events including: a cookout, lakeside lawn games, learn to fish with The Fishing Library, and much more.
If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please follow this link here. To learn more about this event, please visit: Home | Rice & Larpenteur
Northeast Youth & Family Services
 Please join us on Wednesday, May 14th at 11:30am for a meaningful Leadership Luncheon hosted by Northeast Youth & Family Services (NYFS) in support of Restoring Power, a vital program providing advocacy and therapy for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This special event will take place at the Vadnais Heights Commons, to highlight the critical work being done to empower and support survivors!
To learn more about the event and to register, please visit here
First Half of Property Taxes Due
 The first half of 2024 property tax payments are due Thursday, May 15. If your tax is $100 or less for real property or $50 or less for personal property or manufactured homes, it must be paid in full by May 15. Payments must be postmarked on or before May 15 to avoid penalty and checks and money orders should be made payable to Ramsey County.
Payment options
Payments will be accepted via U.S. mail, at secure form drop-off locations and electronically. An online payment portal for property tax is available now.
A one-time late payment penalty waiver program is available to taxpayers, but may only be used one time every ten years. It applies even if a property owner has used the one-time waiver in the past, and it will not impact the ability to use the waiver in the future. Please call: 651-266-2131 to discuss any questions or concerns with your assessment with a representative from the Assessor's Office. For more information, please visit this link.
Wellness in the Park: A Mental Health Awareness Month Community Celebration
 Bring your friends and family to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with Ramsey County and partner organizations on May 31 at the Indian Mounds Regional Park Pavillion! Please RSVP if you are planning to attend. The first 120 people who RSVP will receive meal tickets that can be used at the food trucks onsite!
This free event will have something for everyone, food trucks (One free meal ticket for the first 120 people who RSVP), raffles trivia, bingo, art, an obstacle course, prizes, gift cards, and discussions on mental health. For more information, please visit Wellness in the Park: A Mental Health Awareness Month Community Celebration | Ramsey County
Community and Economic Development Annual Report
 The 2024 Community & Economic Development Annual Report is now online! See how Ramsey County is investing in affordable housing, supporting small businesses and partnering to build an inclusive economy.
Ramsey County Community & Economic Development invests in housing infrastructure, emerging businesses, entrepreneurship and the redevelopment of contaminated or underutilized properties. This annual report demonstrates a year of substantial progress in executing county goals while following the recommended actions of the Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan.
Read the report at ramseycounty.us/CED.
County-District Events
Environmental Service Center Open House
 Neighbors of the new Environmental Center in Roseville gathered for an evening tour of the facility. This brand-new facility makes it easier for residents to reduce waste, reuse and recycle. Please visit link for more information: Environmental Center | Ramsey County
Micro-Control, Rice Creek Commons Ground Breaking!
 Rice Creek Commons will be a cohesive mix of residential and commercial neighborhoods surrounding a town center, a unique community where young and old can live, work and play. Please visit: Rice Creek Commons for more information!
Northland Cup Charity Hockey Event
 Commissioner McGuire with John Choi, Rebecca McLane, Sheriff Fletcher, and Commissioners Miller and Jebens-Singh
I had the privilege of attending The Northland Hockey Game fundraiser, a spirited game between the City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County. All proceeds from this event supports the St. Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, a vital cause dedicated to safeguarding victims of domestic violence and their children.
For more information on the Saint Paul and Ramsey County Domestic Intervention Project, please visit here.
Roseville Rotary - Monique Hammond
 Commissioner McGuire with Rotarians and Monique Hammond, Guest Speaker on Hearing Loss and Prevention
City of Roseville Presentation at Applewood Point Community Meeting
 Commissioner McGuire with Councilmember Wayne Groff, Mayor of Roseville Dan Roe, and Applewood Resident and Former Falcon Heights Mayor Sue Gehrz
Meetings with Local Elected Officials!
I appreciate connecting with local elected officials on the many issues that we share! Please see below for a few photos from February through April!
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Commissioner McGuire and Ramsey County Intergovernmental Staff Meeting with Representative Gottfried |
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Commissioner McGuire with New Brighton Mayor, Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas |
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Commissioner McGuire with St. Anthony Village Councilmember Lona Doolan |
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Commissioner McGuire with New Brighton Councilmember, Jeanne Frischman |
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Commissioner McGuire with Little Canada City Councilmember, Amanda Gutierrez. |
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