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
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
Seat # | Name | Term Start | Term End | Appointing Authority | Membership Requirements |
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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
Enabling Legislation:
Resolution 2010R-228
Enabling Legislation Revised Date:
May 14, 2010