Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ramsey County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in environment with medium priority
Creation of Environmental Services Department
The county is moving environmental health out of Public Health into its own department under Economic Growth and Community Investment starting January 1, 2027. Staff say day-to-day work won't change, and it should raise the visibility of climate, recycling and energy work. The public can weigh in at a November 3 hearing.
Urban heat island sensor network
The county accepted $747,450 in federal funding to build an urban heat island sensor network aimed at safety and heat mitigation over two years.