Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
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Appointment of Members to the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority for 2022
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Recommendation
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Approve the appointment of members to the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority for the year 2022.
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Background and Rationale
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The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is the entity that makes appointments to the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority.
The appointments for 2021 are as follows:
• Commissioner Toni Carter
• Commissioner Nicole Frethem
• Commissioner Trista MatasCastillo
• Commissioner Jim McDonough
• Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire
• Commissioner Rafael Ortega
• Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The County Commissioners are appointed annually to the Regional Railroad Authority as an administrative function. The work of the Regional Railroad Authority, in partnership with other entities, supports improvements to multiple modes of transportation that increase access and racial equity.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Informing the community of this action provides transparency about the appointment process, which is strictly administrative and operational. The work of the Regional Railroad Authority provides opportunities for the Ramsey County commissioners to consult and collaborate with the community in supporting initiatives that are important to the community.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
None.
County Manager Comments
None.
Last Previous Action
These appointments are made every year.
Attachments
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