Sponsor: Community Corrections
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Appointments to the Corrections Advisory Board
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Recommendation
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Appoint the following individuals to the Ramsey County Community Corrections Advisory Board for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026:
• Shannon Kalmbach
• Darnesha Whitfield
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Background and Rationale
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As provided in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 401.08, the Ramsey County Community Corrections Advisory Board (CAB) actively participates in the formulation of the comprehensive plan for the development, implementation and operation of the correctional program and services described in Section 401.01 and makes a formal recommendation to the department at least annually concerning the comprehensive plan and its implementation during the ensuing year.
The CAB consists of at least nine members who, as required by state statute, are representative of law enforcement, prosecution, judiciary, education, corrections, different ethnicities, the social services and the general public.
There are five vacancies on CAB. Recruitment through the county’s open appointment process resulted in the Board of Commissioners receiving three applications on October 1, 2024. Interviews were held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, with three commissioners and one Community Corrections staff members participating. One applicant did not participate in interviews. The interview panel recommended both applicants who participated in interviews to be appointed to the CAB.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The membership makeup of CAB is largely racially and ethnically diverse. The CAB continues to work on issues of equity as it relates to impact and outcomes in the community and helps advance the county’s vision, mission and goals.
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
Corrections Advisory Board members have an opportunity to receive a $25 gift card for each meeting attended and meals are provided at in-person meetings.
Last Previous Action
On October 25, 2022, the Ramsey County Board appointed Christopher Nguyen, Maurice V. Nins Jr., Neal Thao, Stevenson Morgan and Xavier Martine to the Ramsey County Community Corrections Advisory Board for a term beginning January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2025 (Resolution B2022-244).
Attachments
1. Corrections Advisory Board Membership Roster