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Establish the unclassified position of Director of Housing Strategy; approve the appointment of Julia Welle Ayres as the Director, effective 05/05/24
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners establishes the unclassified position of Director of Housing Strategy, effective May 5, 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minn. Stat. ? 383B.102(c)(3), the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approves the appointment of Julia Welle Ayres as the Director of Housing Strategy, effective May 5, 2024.
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Background:
Under Minn. Stat. ? 383B.102(c)(3) and the County's policy on Open and Unclassified Service Appointments, the county board approves appointments of personnel in the unclassified service.
As a key leader in the Housing and Finance area, the Director of Housing Strategy will provide strategic direction for the Housing Development and Finance area. This senior leadership position will work with other department and county leaders to maintain and strategically advance housing opportunities for low-income residents. As a key leader in the Housing and Finance area, the Director of Housing Strategy will lead staff in the management, planning, and coordination of operations to ensure programs enhance resident access to affordable housing in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. This director will be well-positioned to work with community partners and across Hennepin County to foster alignment, promote cross-disciplinary partnerships, data sharing, and develop housing preservation and creation strategies that promote housing stability for county residents and address disparities. This position will report to the Chief Housing and Economic Development Officer.
Following an extensive internal recruitment process, the County Administrator is recommending Julia Welle Ayres be appointed as the Director of Housing Strategy, effective 5/5/2024.
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