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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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Established Date:
Mar 26, 1976
Membership Details
No. of Seats: 20
Pending: 0
Vacant: 4
Expired: 2
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 Note:
No member will serve more than three consecutive terms.
Residency Requirement:
Must be a Minneapolis resident.
Compensation:
None, except free parking while attending official meetings.
Selection Procedure:

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

Members
Seat # Name Term End Status Membership Requirements
1 Lucy Faerber Dec 31, 2025 Member Ward 1 representative
2 Andre Robinson Dec 31, 2025 Member Ward 2 representative
3 Hannaan Shire Dec 31, 2026 Member Ward 3 representative
4 Vacant Dec 31, 2024 Vacant Ward 4 representative
5 Alicia Jackson Dec 31, 2026 Member Ward 5 representative
6 Abdirahman Warsame Dec 31, 2024 Expired Ward 6 representative
7 Katie Severt Dec 31, 2026 Member Ward 7 representative
8 Stephanie Randolph Dec 31, 2025 Member Ward 8 representative
9 Angie Nelson Dec 31, 2025 Member Ward 9 representative
10 Sonja Mydels Dec 31, 2025 Member Ward 10 representative
11 Bhupinder Manhani Dec 31, 2025 Member Ward 11 representative
12 Vacant Dec 31, 2025 Vacant Ward 12 representative
13 Vacant Dec 31, 2024 Vacant Ward 13 representative
14 Vacant Dec 31, 2024 Vacant Mayoral representative
15 Mariam Warsame Dec 31, 2025 Member Mayoral representative
16 Christy Yoon Dec 31, 2026 Member A member aged 18-25, with interests in, and an ability to engage, matters of public health, including: mental health, political science, social work, substance use disorders, unsheltered youth/young adults
17 Melanie Firestone Dec 31, 2025 Member A member with experience in the field of mental health/substance use disorder, such as a: licensed therapist or behavioral health counselor, non-profit or social services agency, case manager, or someone with a corrections background
18 Thuy Kim Dec 31, 2024 Expired A member with experience in the health or medical field, such as a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, or Medical Doctor
19 Luke Hendon Dec 31, 2025 Member Minneapolis Public Schools representative
20 Jasmine Bloomdahl Dec 31, 2026 Member Hennepin County representative
Meeting Schedule:
Monthly on Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Location:
Room 100AB, Public Service Building
Address:
505 4th Ave S, 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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