Hennepin County Commissioner Chris LaTondresse leaving board to lead affordable housing organization

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Hennepin County Commissioner Chris LaTondresse leaving board to lead affordable housing organization

Hennepin County Commissioner Chris LaTondresse today in a press release and message to constituents (linked below) said that he will resign from the board effective Sept. 21. LaTondresse has accepted a position as chief executive officer of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative.

As Commissioner for District 6, LaTondresse represents the communities of Deephaven, Edina, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Long Lake, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, Northern Eden Prairie, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Woodland, and Wayzata.

“On behalf of the board, we thank Commissioner LaTondresse for his leadership and service to residents,” said Hennepin County Board Chair Irene Fernando. “His new role allows him to continue advocating for affordable housing and we wish him success in his future endeavors.”

Hennepin County will hold a special election to fill the vacancy in district six to complete LaTondresse’s unexpired term, which ends in December 2024. The Hennepin County Auditor will set the special election according to state statute. Additional information will be sent out from the county’s elections office. Sign up for updates from Hennepin County Elections.  

• Commissioner LaTondresse Press Release August 17 2023.pdf