LWV Bloomington and Richfield: 2024 Candidate Forum for Hennepin County Commissioner District 5
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
Full Document Analysis
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.
One percentage point of the increase in the tax levy is going to the hospital to keep it afloat that's a big issue.
I'm looking for something even more Innovative and then we start searching on our own for internet.
People (5)
Karine ShepardPresidentPresident of the Bloomington League of Women Voters.
President of the Bloomington League of Women Voters.
Susan RosenbergPresidentPresident of the Richfield League of Women Voters.
President of the Richfield League of Women Voters.
Debbie GotelHennepin County CommissionerIncumbent seeking reelection for District 5.
1 quote
Incumbent seeking reelection for District 5.
“The office that we work in is actually the people's office it's not my office it's our office.”
Explaining the accessibility of her office to constituents.
Debbie McNeelModeratorMember of the League of Women Voters Edina; trained forum moderator.
Member of the League of Women Voters Edina; trained forum moderator.
Jeffrey BeckCandidateCandidate for District 5 who was unable to attend due to illness.
Candidate for District 5 who was unable to attend due to illness.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Candidate Forum: Hennepin County Commissioner District 5, held at Bloomington Civic Plaza.