[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Animal Health, Governor's Advisory Council on Climate Change, Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles, Minnesota Automobile Assigned Claims Bureau, Minnesota State High School League, and State Rehabilitation Council.

Abigail Maynard – Saint Paul Park, MN

Board of Animal Health

Licensed Veterinarian Specializing in Companion Animals

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

New Seat

About the Board of Animal Health:

The Board of Animal Health inspects and tests livestock and poultry for diseases specified by control and eradication programs and maintains surveillance for specific diseases deemed to be catastrophic or adversely affecting the state's livestock or human health.

Additional information about the Board of Animal Health can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Patrick Lunemann – Clarissa, MN

Governor's Advisory Council on Climate Change

Member

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: April 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Governor's Advisory Council on Climate Change:

The Governor’s Advisory Council on Climate Change identifies opportunities for, and barriers to, the development and effective implementation of policies and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate change resiliency.

Additional information about the Governor's Advisory Council on Climate Change can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Tammy Russell – Saint Paul, MN

Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles

Member

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: April 4, 2027

Replacing: Jacob Frey

Joan Willshire – Minneapolis, MN

Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles

Member

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: April 4, 2027

Replacing: John Hausladen

About the Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles:

The Governor’s Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles reviews developments in connected and automated vehicle technology and intelligent and emerging transportation technology, explores partnership opportunities to remain prepared for the widespread adoption of new technologies, and proposes policies to safely test and deploy connected and automated vehicles.

Additional information about the Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Chad Bjugan – Chaska, MN

Minnesota Automobile Assigned Claims Bureau

Public Member

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

Reappointment

Thomas Evenson – Maple Grove, MN

Minnesota Automobile Assigned Claims Bureau

Public Member

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

Reappointment

About the Minnesota Automobile Assigned Claims Bureau:

The Minnesota Automobile Assigned Claims Bureau governs the operations of the Minnesota Auto Assigned Claims Plan in providing no-fault basic economic loss benefits to eligible recipients.

Additional information about the Minnesota Automobile Assigned Claims Bureau can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Joe Fittante, Jr. – Prior Lake, MN

Minnesota State High School League

Parent Member

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Justin Buoen

About the Minnesota State High School League:

The Minnesota State High School League exercises supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletics, and musical, dramatic, and other contests between students of Minnesota high schools.

Additional information about the Minnesota State High School League can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Ben Coady – Rochester, MN

State Rehabilitation Council

Business, Industry, or Labor Representative

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

Replacing: Karen Leddy

Deanne Curran – Farmington, MN

State Rehabilitation Council

Parent Training and Information Center Member

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Barb Ziemke

Thomas Delaney – Becker, MN

State Rehabilitation Council

Minnesota Department of Education Representative

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Lindsey Horowitz

Deborah Gleason – Minnetonka, MN

State Rehabilitation Council

Statewide Independent Living Council Representative

Effective: November 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Linda Lingen

About the State Rehabilitation Council:

The State Rehabilitation Council works jointly with the Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Program to develop goals and priorities, assess customer satisfaction, conduct needs assessments, and seek citizen input through public forums.

Additional information about the State Rehabilitation Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. A list of boards and commissions, including open positions, can be found on the  Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.