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Public Health Advisory Committee

The Public Health Advisory Committee advises the City Council regarding policy matters affecting health of Minneapolis residents and general roles and functions of the Minneapolis Health Department; reviews the proposed priorities of the Minneapolis Health Department and makes recommendations to the City Council; considers complaints and views expressed by residents affecting delivery of public health services in Minneapolis, forwards those concerns, and makes recommendations as necessary to the City Council and/or the Minneapolis Health Department. 

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Vacancies
Established Date:
Mar 26, 1976
Membership Details
No. of Seats:
20
Positions Occupied:
16
Vacant Positions:
4
Membership Description:
Committee membership includes a representative from each City Council ward, one Mayoral representative, three members at large, representatives from the Minneapolis Public Schools, Hennepin County, and the University of Minnesota; and ex-officio members representing urban health advisory committees. 
Term Limit:
3
Term Limit Note:
No member will serve more than three consecutive terms.
Residency Requirement:
Must be a Minneapolis resident.
Attendance Taken:
Members are expected to attend and actively participate in all regularly scheduled meetings. Three unexcused absences may result in termination of membership.
Compensation:
None, except free parking while attending official meetings.
Selection Procedure:

Members are appointed using the City's open appointments process. 

Appointing Cycle:
Fall
Members
Seat # Name Term Start Term End Appointing Authority Membership Requirements
1 Vacant Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Council Ward 1 representative
2 Andre Robinson Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Council Ward 2 representative
3 Hannaan Shire Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Council Ward 3 representative
4 Vacant Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Council Ward 4 representative
5 Alicia Jackson Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Council Ward 5 representative
6 Abdirahman Warsame Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Council Ward 6 representative
7 Katie Severt Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Council Ward 7 representative
8 Stephanie M Randolph Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Council Ward 8 representative
9 Angie E Nelson Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Council Ward 9 representative
10 Sonja Mydels Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Council Ward 10 representative
11 Bhupinder Manhani Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Council Ward 11 representative
12 Vacant Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Council Ward 12 representative
13 Vacant Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Council Ward 13 representative
14 Paula Guinn Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Mayor Mayor representative
15 Jessica Dawn Flannigan Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Other Minneapolis Public Schools, Student Support and Related Services representative
16 Meredith O'Brien Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Other Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health representative
17 Melanie Firestone Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Other University of Minnesota, School of Public Health representative
18 Thuy Kim Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Council Member at large
19 Luke Z Hendon Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2025 Council Member at large
20 Jasmine Bloomdahl Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Council Member at large
Meeting Schedule:
Monthly on the fourth Tuesday, except for December, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Public Service Building
Address:
505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Legislative Details
Enabling Legislation:
Resolution 2010R-228
Bylaws:
Public Health Advisory Committee Bylaws
Enabling Legislation Revised Date:
May 14, 2010
Contact Information
Department:
Health
Phone:
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