LWV Bloomington and Richfield: 2024 Candidate Forum for Hennepin County Commissioner District 5
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Hennepin County Commissioner role and responsibilities
County budget management and tax levies
Public safety and criminal justice
County hospital infrastructure and uncompensated care
Mental health resources for youth
Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) operations and pollution
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) adoption
Citizen engagement and accessibility to county government
Notable Quotes (3)
We do a lot of the same things that your city council and your mayor does but on top of that we're the safety net.
Role of County CommissionerDescribing the function of the County Board.
One percentage point of the increase in the tax levy is going to the hospital to keep it afloat that's a big issue.
Budget and HealthcareExplaining budget pressures related to the county hospital.
I'm looking for something even more Innovative and then we start searching on our own for internet.
GovernanceDetailing her research process for policy decisions.
People (5)
Karine ShepardPresident
President of the Bloomington League of Women Voters.
Susan RosenbergPresident
President of the Richfield League of Women Voters.
Debbie GotelHennepin County Commissioner
Incumbent seeking reelection for District 5.
Debbie McNeelModerator
Member of the League of Women Voters Edina; trained forum moderator.
Jeffrey BeckCandidate
Candidate for District 5 who was unable to attend due to illness.
Places Mentioned
Hennepin CountyBloomington Civic PlazaRichfield City HallMinneapolisEden PrairieDakota County
Events & Meetings (1)
- Candidate Forum: Hennepin County Commissioner District 5, held at Bloomington Civic Plaza.