Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
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Appointment to Community Action Partnership of Ramsey County and Washington Counties
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Recommendation
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Appoint Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong to Community Action Partnership of Ramsey County and Washington Counties to replace Commissioner Kelly Miller for the remainder of the year 2025.
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Background and Rationale
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Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington (CAPRW) counties is a private, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers a variety of services and programs to people living in poverty in Ramsey and Washington counties. The agency has always been very deliberate in maintaining the participation of low-income citizens, who are on the Board of Directors and on the Head Start Policy Council, ensuring that they have a part in decision making, public policy and leadership development.
During the Ramsey County Board of Commissioner’s Annual Organizational Meeting on January 7, 2025, Commissioner Miller was originally appointed to the CAPRW for 2025. However, after careful consideration and for continuity purposes, the board decided to re-appoint Commissioner Xiong to CAPRW for the remainder of the year 2025. This will ensure CAPRW has continued support from the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners while also onboarding Commissioner Jebens-Singh.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
CAPRW supports and works with low income and diverse community members in Ramsey County and Washington County. Appointing Commissioner Xiong to CAPRW will ensure there is diverse representation on their board. This will also ensure CAPRW advances their mission, vision, values in collaboration with Ramsey County’s mission, vision, and values.
Community Participation Level and Impact
While there is no community impact with this request for board action, appointing Commissioner Xiong to CAPRW will ensure residents continue to be at the forefront of reducing poverty, accessing energy and food assistance, and employment services.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request for board action.
Last Previous Action
On January 7, 2025 the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners made appointments to Outside Board and Committees for 2025 (Resolution B2025-005).
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