RCLLG August Newsletter

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Newsletter Content:

1. September Program Invitation

2. Member Social Recap

3. Member Resources

4. 2023 Program Recaps

Juvenile Crime & Legislative Funding

Friday, September 8 | 7:30 - 9:00 AM

Virtual Zoom Meeting

Hear from County Attorney John Choi and County Manager Ryan O’Connor as they discuss juvenile crime and legislative funding. Description to come!

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Member Social Recap

Our most recent RCLLG member event was held last week on Thursday, August 10th at the Wakefield Community Center in Maplewood. We were thrilled to hold another great RCLLG social with almost 20 of our members. After a great meal, we took time in groups to imagine and illustrate what an ideal "interconnected Ramsey County" means to us. There was great brainstorming and creativity all around!

Thank you to those who attended, and to those who help make our versions of an interconnected Ramsey County a reality!

Resources for RCLLG Members

Check out the 2023 RCLLG directory

Find contact information for members and state legislators, read handy information about RCLLG, and more! Visit our website to view this directory at any time.

2023 Program Recaps

As we look towards our next program, we want to provide you with a lookback on our 2023 programs.

January: No program held in January.

February: On February 10th, we held our annual Legislative Priorities & Updates program. It was a busy time due to the legislative session, and we were fortunate to hear updates from Rep. Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Senator Sandra Pappas, Representative Liz Lee, and Senator John Marty.

March: On March 8th, we heard presentations discussing the shortage of students/youth pursuing the skilled trades and its impact on our workforce and communities. We heard from Scott Stallman, Provost at Dunwoody; Don Mullin, Saint Paul Building Trades Council Executive; Jill Stewart-Kellar, Northeast Metro 916 School District, and Ling Becker, Ramsey County’s Director of Workforce Solutions.

April: On April 14^th, a few "trash talkers" spoke to our members. We learned how our communities in Ramsey County can more effectively manage waste and be more environmentally friendly, and were fortunate to hear from representatives from Ramsey County, Maplewood, and White Bear Lake Area Schools.

May: On Thursday, May 4th, RCLLG members attended a 'May the 4th Be With You" social event at El Sombrero Restaurant in Little Canada.

June: On June 9th, we heard from three experts on legislation passed relating to Ramsey County and in Education. Our presenters included Jennifer O’ Rourke, Director of Government Relations; Melissa Finnegan, Government Relations Specialist; and Kirk Schneidawind, Executive Director of Minnesota School Board Association.

July: On July 14th, we heard from Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt and Noelle Bakken, Sustainability Specialist for the City of Roseville on climate action plan priorities and initiatives at the city and county level.

If you have any questions about RCLLG, your membership, or news listed above, please email RCLLG@fusionLP.org.

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