[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced appointments to the Metropolitan Council’s 16 district seats. The district members each represent a geographically defined  Metropolitan Council district . The Governor and Lieutenant Governor recently announced the reappointment of Charles Zelle as chair of the Metropolitan Council.

“I am honored to appoint these dedicated community leaders to the Metropolitan Council,” said Governor Walz. “The council members have a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences who together will move the metropolitan area forward. I am confident the council will work to create a positive and lasting impact for the communities it serves.”

“I’m grateful for the new and continuing leaders of the Metropolitan Council,” said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. “This council is ready to tackle today’s challenges, deliver for Minnesotans, and continue to make the metropolitan area a great place to live, learn, and work.”

“ Met Council members play important roles, not only in the governance, but in providing direct connections to stakeholders directly affected by council policies and activities,” said Metropolitan Council Chair Charles Zelle. “New and returning council members represent a diverse and talented group, and I am thrilled to be working with them as we embrace a vibrant vision of inclusive prosperity."

Appointees

Judy Johnson – Plymouth, MN

District 1 Representative

Reappointment

Reva Chamblis – Brooklyn Park, MN

District 2 Representative

Reappointment

Tyronne Carter – Minnetonka, MN

District 3 Representative

Replacing: Christopher Ferguson

Deb Barber – Shakopee, MN

District 4 Representative

Reappointment

Anjuli Cameron – Edina, MN

District 5 Representative

Replacing: Molly Cummings

John Pacheco Jr. – Minneapolis, MN

District 6 Representative

Reappointment

Robert Lilligren – Minneapolis, MN

District 7 Representative

Reappointment

Yassin Osman – Minneapolis, MN

District 8 Representative

Replacing: Abdirahman Muse

Diego Morales – Coon Rapids, MN

District 9 Representative

Replacing: Raymond Zeran

Peter Lindstrom – Falcon Heights, MN

District 10 Representative

Reappointment

Susan Vento – Maplewood, MN

District 11 Representative

Reappointment

Gail Cederberg – Mahtomedi, MN

District 12 Representative

Replacing: Francisco Gonzalez

Chai Lee – St. Paul, MN

District 13 Representative

Reappointment

Willetha (Toni) Carter – St. Paul, MN

District 14 Representative

Replacing: Kris Fredson

Tenzin Dolkar – Inver Grove Heights, MN

District 15 Representative

Replacing: Phillip Sterner

Wendy Wulff – Lakeville, MN

District 16 Representative

Reappointment

About the Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is a state-funded regional planning agency that serves the Twin Cities’ seven-county metropolitan area. The council’s mission is to work with local communities to guide growth and develop a comprehensive regional planning framework that focuses on transportation, wastewater, housing, parks, and aviation systems.

The council members will be sworn-in at 3:00 p.m. on March 8 at the Metropolitan Council chambers located at 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN.