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Resolution Directing Exploration of a Metro County Public Impact Summit in Partnership with the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs - offered by Commissioners Edelson and Anderson
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WHEREAS, counties play a vital role in delivering essential services and addressing community needs focused on equitable outcomes for all residents; and
WHEREAS, counties are uniquely positioned to serve as catalysts for local innovation through collaborations grounded in data, research, and aligned strategies; and
WHEREAS, metro counties in the Twin Cities region face increasingly complex and interconnected challenges, including reductions in direct federal support that impact county programming and service delivery; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has a long-standing history of regional leadership and partnership with public, academic, and community institutions; and
WHEREAS, the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs is recognized as a national leader in research, public policy, and data analysis, and is well-positioned to convene metro public sector leaders, to present on emerging trends and issues impacting counties and facilitate dialogue around shared strategies that improve residents' lives; and
WHEREAS, a Metro County Public Impact Summit, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs, would provide a regional forum for exploring shared public challenges, fostering collaboration, and advancing practical, evidence-based policy solutions; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County is well-positioned to serve as the initial host for a pilot Summit with opportunities for future rotation among participating metro counties; and
WHEREAS, the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs and partner organizations would actively pursue support from philanthropic foundations, grant-making institutions, sponsorship partners, and other external funding sources to sup...
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