Current Happenings
Homelessness Subcommittee
- They have met to discuss ongoing efforts for unsheltered individuals both in the Mary Hall temporary facility, as well as sanitation needs for encampments. PAG has helped accommodate unsheltered youth and seniors in hotel settings as well.
Property Taxes
- The county has updated their statement on the topic and begun conversations with the Association of MN Counties and peer counties on reality facing this topic.
Ramsey County recognizes there are questions about property tax payment deadlines due to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We are working with local and state partners on options to create flexibility for taxpayers facing financial hardship. The existing deadline for first half property tax payments is May 15. Ramsey County is working to identify options in the weeks ahead to share with taxpayers before this deadline.
Food Insecurity
- This sub-committee will be delivering a report this Friday on actions to be taken to analyze needs, connect with communities looking for support, and developing a structure for delivery.