Carver County Board of Commissioners -- Work Session - October 28th, 2025
2026 Legislative Priorities
State cost shifts to counties
Unfunded federal and state mandates
Proposed 2% county levy increase
Sharing of online DMV/License center fees
Minnesota African-American Family Preservation Act impact
SNAP/food assistance funding and impacts
Modernization of county technology systems
Digital passport/wallet initiatives for HHS
Costs for non-criteria medical placements (DNMC)
Anoka facility bed capacity and funding
County fiscal planning for mandated care
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Notable Quotes (4)
This is a very strong statement about what is occurring not only at the state but the federal level and we are seeing some unprecedented items.
Unless the government does reopen in the next few days, November SNAP and MIP food will not be issued for November.
It may be $30 to $50,000 a month burn rate on cash... the net is 20 to 40,000 gap that probably largely gets absorbed by the local community.
The recent legislative session did allocate $50 million for roughly 55 beds... those beds will not be ready until 2029.
People (6)
WorkmanBoard ChairAssisting with legislative priority planning.
Assisting with legislative priority planning.
RudmanCommissionerAssisting with legislative priority planning.
Assisting with legislative priority planning.
HemsyAdministratorLeading the discussion on legislative priorities and fiscal challenges.
1 quote
Leading the discussion on legislative priorities and fiscal challenges.
“Unfortunately, when that when the unfunded state and federal mandates come at you, you're you're handcuffed, right?”
Discussing local decision-making authority.
Heather GoodwinHHS OfficialProviding updates on SNAP benefits and mental health facility costs.
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Providing updates on SNAP benefits and mental health facility costs.
“It depends. It's very individualized. So, it depends on the person and what they present as an application.”
Describing SNAP benefit amounts.
NashRepresentativeInstrumental in obtaining funding for county technology assistance.
Instrumental in obtaining funding for county technology assistance.
ColemanState SenatorDiscussed program outcomes and state requirements.
Discussed program outcomes and state requirements.
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Events & Meetings (1)
- 2026 Legislative Priorities Work Session