Sponsor: Finance
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Appointments to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee
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Recommendation
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Appoint the following candidates to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee for terms that begin November 3, 2026, and end August 30, 2028.
1. Tim David - District 1
2. Mark Houge - District 1
3. Erica Leversedge - District 3
4. Robert Mcclain - District 4
5. Natalie Parsons - At-Large
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Background and Rationale
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The Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (CIPAC) is comprised of 14 Ramsey County appointed members who advise the Ramsey County Board in setting priorities on proposed capital expenditures within Ramsey County. Involvement on CIPAC provides an opportunity for Ramsey County residents to participate in the planning process for Ramsey County’s Capital Improvement Program.
There are currently five vacancies on CIPAC. Recruitment throughout the county’s community advisory board recruitment process resulted in five applications. On September 14, 2026, the applications were forwarded to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for review and interviews were conducted the week of September 21, 2026.
These interviews provided the commissioners with the opportunity to engage with each candidate and to learn more about their qualifications beyond what was included in their applications. This board action supports the Racial & Health Equity and Shared Community Power strategic priority by embedding Ramsey County residents in shared decision-making processes.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
In addition to the usual recruitment for the advisory committee vacancies through GovDelivery and word of mouth by advisory committee members, staff and Ramsey County Board, the vacancies and application were promoted through an email listserv reaching numerous diverse organizations and networks. This extended promotion process is a step towards better outreach to more racially diverse and underrepresented voices that are often missed. Furthermore, the application for these vacancies were updated to focus more on the lived experiences, knowledge and skills a resident may bring along with an optional section to insert demographics to ensure we are reaching new and diverse candidates.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Participation by and input from community members appointed to advisory groups helps to shape and improve programs and services for the community, share information and increase the level of understanding through discussion, dialogue and engagement.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☒ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
In 2022, Ramsey County began offering compensation for residents serving on formal advisory boards and committees. Members of CIPAC have an opportunity to opt-in for a monthly $25 gift card attendance compensation.
Last Previous Action
On August 11, 2026, the Ramsey County Board appointed Niko Le Mieux, Clarence Patterson and Mazel McCoy-Anderson to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee for terms that end August 30, 2028 (Resolution B2026-294).
Attachments
1. Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee Roster