Commissioner Anderson

Ended the week with a sweet visit to Gale Woods Farm with my colleague Cmsr. Anderson. It’s a farm with public education at its root. It’s a great time to check out their workshops, programs and field trips for in-season farm activities! Still not over my time with Finnsheep🐑

The MN Delegation at the @NACoTweets annual #NACoLeg conference last night was high energy, and I was proud to report on the work accomplished at the Environment, Energy & Land Use Steering Committee. Thanks to my @Hennepin colleagues and our county neighbors across MN. 🌱 🔋 ⚡

Today our Board began the year’s business with the swearing in of Commissioners Edelson, Lunde, Anderson and Goettel. Congratulations to our colleagues 🎉 Onward to a productive year.

My heart breaks for his family amid this senseless act of violence. startribune.com/brian-thompson…

I spent some time this week at the SKB Rosemount disposal facility. This landfill site is where all of the ash from the HERC goes to be sorted and buried. As a policymaker rethinking the solid waste ecosystem, we need to see every step of it.

@NancyReynolds89 @GovTimWalz @MayorFrey Thanks for taking the time to talk a few weeks ago! I voted against the 50% raise (for obvious reasons!) I then helped make sure that the new proposal was in line with what employees have gotten for the last 6 years.

@GovTimWalz @MayorFrey @D7_Anderson MN residents don't like elected officials voting themselves a 49% raise. That should be intuitively obvious. That's the conversation we should have had when you rang my doorbell. Who votes for these radical people? fox9.com/news/hennepin-…

My goal is to make sure that if we are going to look at Commissioner compensation, that it is done in the context of reasonable cost of living increases that have historically been provided to our employees. Thank you to everyone who reached out to me to share your thoughts. 2/2

At today’s board meeting, the proposal to increase Commissioner salary by 49% was withdrawn from the agenda. I’m thankful that this proposal was removed for further consideration. In order to be transparent, I want everyone to know where I stand on this issue. 1/2

@StarTribune Joint statement with Commissioner Edelson on voting against this.

The County Board voted 4-2 to advance the hefty pay raises for themselves during a committee meeting Tuesday. They also voted 6-0 for the pay increases for the county attorney and sheriff. startribune.com/hennepin-count…

To see the board action referenced: hennepinmn.legistar.com/LegislationDet…

Read our statement below on today's Board Action Request

Always great to connect with colleagues at the @MNcounties region 10 meeting to bring together @AnokaCounty, @CarverCounty, @DakotaCountyMN, @RamseyCounty, @ScottCountyMN, @WashingtonCoMN and @Hennepin to move forward AMC business & collaborate on regional goals and initiatives😃

@Hennepin is ready for Earth Day! How about you? There's nothing quite like giving back to our communities, so find an Earth Day event near you: hennepin.us/earth-day

I am deeply saddened to hear about this incident. My thoughts are with the deputies who were injured, their families, and the law enforcement community.

Eid Mubarak to all my friends and family celebrating today! #EidMubarak

@Hennepin Rodney always brightens my day!

With so many people navigating Hennepin County buildings each day, Security Officer Rodney Smith stands out in his efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all visitors. He listens attentively, provides information and even shares a friendly joke or two. Keep it up, Rodney!

Was great to stop by this event this morning and thank everyone for helping our neighbors!

A marvelous article about what @Hennepin is doing to support people experiencing chronic unsheltered homelessness, & their journey to stable housing. Very timely given that I was just in DC with @D7_Anderson & @HennepinDebbie talking about this very work. abcnews.go.com/US/minneapolis…

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement, Dr. Palchick! Thank you for expertly leading Hennepin County through a myriad of public health decisions over your 25+ years with the county.

@MACVorg Thank you for your great work!

🌟🍀🌈💚Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today, we're feeling extra lucky to be on the frontline of solving homelessness. With each step forward, we're closer to building a future where every Veteran has a place to call home. #HomelessnessIsSolvable