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 |
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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
Enabling Legislation Revised Date:
May 14, 2010
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