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Confirmation of the appointment of Kareem Murphy to the unclassified position of deputy county administrator, effective August 1, 2025
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners confirms the appointment of Kareem Murphy to the unclassified position of deputy county administrator, effective August 1, 2025.
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Background:
The Hennepin County Open Appointments Policy and MS 383B.102 require the county administrator to seek county board confirmation of unclassified service appointments.
Mr. Murphy began his career with Hennepin County in 2014 in Intergovernmental Relations. In 2018 he was promoted to Intergovernmental Coordinator and was appointed the director in February of 2019.
Kareem was appointed to the unclassified position of interim assistant county administrator for the disparity reduction line of business, effective October 29, 2024, and was appointed as the assistant county administrator for the disparity reduction line of business, effective December 12, 2024.
Mr. Murphy is an experienced leader with significant background in government service. Kareem’s deep understanding of the county’s commitment to reducing disparities along with his many professional connections throughout the nation will serve him well in the critical role of the deputy county administrator
This board action requests seeks confirmation of the appointment of Kareem Murphy to the unclassified position of deputy county administrator, effective August 1, 2025.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval