Minnesota Record
Ramsey County
RM

Rena Moran

County Commissioner, District 42023-01-03 to 2027-01-04 (start 2023-01-03 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2027-01-04 per Legistar OfficeRecord)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Jan 4, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
56
Total speaking time
7:22:34
Avg per meeting
7:54
Segments
5084

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Top issues during term (14)(Business Jobs)

high↑Jun 2026[39]

Rice Creek Commons Development (MicroControl)

More than 300 jobs so far at the first company on the site.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Upcoming Economic Development Authority and program flexibility

About $2 million of the HRA levy is expected to fund business programming starting next January — not a dedicated fund, just flexible use.

low↑Jun 2026[12]

Low suburban participation in county grant programs

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Manufacturing Month and County Economy

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Critical Corridors funding for small business districts and redevelopment planning

$478,988 in HRA levy dollars awarded this round.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

CareerForce Center Operations and Funding

Operating costs are split between the county and state under the agreement; no single dollar figure was stated at the meeting.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Growing the tax base — Building Stronger Together

No general fund levy increase; aimed at broadening the tax base to relieve future taxpayer pressure.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

MFIP employment outcomes and family coaching investment

Over $500,000 in 2027 for the family coach model as ARPA funding ends.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Expungement access and Clean Slate implementation

Expunged records raise incomes about 20%, strengthening the local economy and tax base.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Construction impacts and business support

No county grants or loans for businesses are currently funded; technical assistance ideas are under discussion.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Workforce development and youth career pipelines

No new funding requested — HR says it can do this within its existing budget, though some future leader-training costs may come up.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Diversity and inclusion in AMC membership

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Countywide EDA business programming

About $2 million of the HRA levy is expected to fund business programming starting next January — not a dedicated fund, just flexible use.

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Future of East Metro Strong

Partner invoicing for next year may be paused while the group decides its future.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)

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