LWV of South Tonka: A Conversation with Hennepin County (District 6) Commissioner Chris LaTondresse
Thursday, September 30, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocation in Hennepin County
Comparison of CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act investments
Strategies for affordable housing investment
Mental and behavioral health program funding
Equitable economic recovery and support for small businesses
Community outreach and feedback on government budget priorities
Addressing racial disparities through federal funding
Notable Quotes (3)
If these really challenging and at times painful and consequential times over the last 18 months... have shown us anything it's that we need good government now more than we've ever needed it before.
Government roleAddressing the impact of the pandemic and civil unrest.
I think if we can't solve for that [breakdown in trust] we're going to have a tough time solving for a lot of our broader problems.
TrustDiscussing the social impact of public funding.
I'm doing backflips around this 46 million dollar affordable housing investment... it is one of the single biggest crises even before the pandemic.
Affordable housingAddressing long-term sustainability goals.
People (2)
Peg DuBoardPresident
President of the League of Women Voters of South Tonka, hosting the event.
Chris LatondrasCommissioner
Hennepin County Commissioner for District 6; Chair of Hennepin Health and Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Places Mentioned
Hennepin CountyDistrict 6 (Hopkins, Edina, Minnetonka, Northern Eden Prairie)Lake Minnetonka
Events & Meetings (1)
- Conversation with Commissioner Chris Latondras, recorded by LMCC (Zoom event)