Sponsor: Safety and Justice
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Appointment of the Ramsey County Director of the Emergency Management Department
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Recommendation
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Appoint Kendall Bobula as the Director of the Emergency Management Department effective August 11, 2026.
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Background and Rationale
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After a competitive posting and interview process, Kendall Bobula was selected to fill the position of Director of the Emergency Management Department for Ramsey County. The director leads the Department of Emergency Management and operates under the Safety and Justice Service Team. Minnesota Statutes, Section 12.25, Subdivision 2 <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/12.25>, requires the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners to appoint a Director of Emergency Management. The Ramsey County Administrative Code, Chapter 4, Section 4.56.30, outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Director.
Kendall Bobula brings extensive experience in emergency management, public safety, preparedness planning, training and exercises, grant administration, and intergovernmental coordination. She most recently served as the Director of Planning and Preparedness for the City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management, where she led emergency management planning, community preparedness initiatives, regional coordination efforts, and strategic planning.
As Director of the Emergency Management Department, Kendall will lead Ramsey County’s emergency management program, including emergency preparedness, disaster response, recovery and mitigation efforts, countywide emergency response planning, Emergency Operations Center coordination, training and exercises, grant administration, and compliance with state and federal emergency management standards.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There is no direct racial equity impact linked with this appointment. The Director of the Emergency Management Department serves all Ramsey County communities.
Community Participation Level and Impact
This board action is meant to inform the community.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Funding is included in the 2026-2027 Emergency Management Department budget.
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