County Committees Need Volunteers

Folks, there are opportunities available for people in our area to sit on some very important committees and commissions for Ramsey County.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - this committee advises both the city and county on health issues, and they are looking for someone who works in a health or health-related field.

COUNTY/CITY HOMELESS ADVISORY BOARD - this board advises both the city and county on issues affecting people who are experiencing homelessness and it recommends policy changes to reduce and eventually eliminate homelessness in our community. Of interest are people knowledgeable in Metro-wide Engagement on Shelter/Housing.

RAMSEY-WASHINGTON METRO WATERSHED DISTRICT - members must be voters in our area of Saint Paul (and the other covered areas outside the City) and may not be a public officer in any level of government. Members help manage water and related resources of the watershed. Individuals are sought for 2 three-year terms.

FOOD AND NUTRITION COMMISSION - this joint city/county commission exists to suggest policies, share information, and plan for increased access to safe, affordable and nutritious foods. People from minority populations, farmers, workers at food shelves, grocers, health officials and others are sought to fill ONE VACANCY.

Let me put in a big plug for the FOOD AND NUTRITION COMMISSION... this group has the potential to affect the long-term well-being over everyone in the city and county. They also need people to serve on subcommittees they are forming that deal with access, distribution and other topics. With the changes to our parks system, we have a chance to open up space at our parks to those who want to grow their own food... Now is the time to work on this.

To apply, call 651.266.8001 or go to the county website. All applications for these positions are due by February 18, 2011.

Submitted by Ramsey County and added to by District 1