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Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointments

3/17/2023 12:24:07 PM

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Advisory Council on Interstate Adult Offender Supervision; Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board; Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing; Council on Disability; Governor’s Workforce Development Board; Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors; and State Advisory Council for Interstate Supervision of Juvenile Offenders and Runaways.

Michael McGuire – Mankato, MN

Advisory Council on Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

State Advisory Council for Interstate Supervision of Juvenile Offenders and Runaways

Governor’s Designee

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Advisory Council on Interstate Adult Offender Supervision:

The Advisory Council on Interstate Adult Offender Supervision oversees and administers the state’s participation in the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision. The council’s duties include appointing the compact administrator as the state’s commissioner to the Interstate Commission and developing a model policy concerning the operations and procedures of the compact within the state.

About the State Advisory Council for Interstate Supervision of Juvenile Offenders and Runaways:

The Interstate Compact for Juveniles is a multi-state agreement that provides the procedural means to regulate the movement across state lines of juveniles who are under court supervision or need to be returned to their home states as runaways, escapees, absconders, or juvenile delinquents. The State Advisory Council for Interstate Supervision of Juvenile Offenders and Runaways oversees and administers Minnesota’s participation in the compact.

Carol Flynn – Minneapolis, MN

Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board

Former DFL Legislator

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Faris Rashid – Edina, MN

Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board

Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board:

The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board administers programs for campaign finance disclosure for state elections, economic interest disclosure for state public officials and local officials in metropolitan governmental units, lobbyist registration and disclosure, and public subsidy of state candidates and political party committees.

Additional information about the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Krista Dillman – Kimball, MN

Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing

At-Large Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Jessica Eggert – Eagan, MN

Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing

At-Large Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Tricia Oyaas

John Fechter – Wyoming, MN

Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing

At-Large Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Ryan Odland

Peggy Nelson – Minneapolis, MN

Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing

At-Large Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing:

The Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing serves as the principal agency of the state to advocate on behalf of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Minnesotans by working to ensure those persons have equal access to the services, programs, and opportunities available to others.

Additional information about the Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Dawn Bly – Fosston, MN

Council on Disability

Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Reappointment

Andrew Christensen – Northfield, MN

Council on Disability

Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Reappointment

Quinn Nystrom – St. Michael, MN

Council on Disability

Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Saido Abdirashid

Mai Vang – St. Paul, MN

Council on Disability

Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Judith Moe

Nichole Villavicencio – Maplewood, MN

Council on Disability

Chair

Effective: March 17, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

About the Council on Disability:

The Council on Disability advises and aids the Governor, state agencies, and the public on policy and the administration of programs and services for people with disabilities in Minnesota. The council advises, provides technical assistance, and collaborates with advocates to expand opportunities, improve the quality of life, and empower all people with disabilities.

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

Willie Jett II – St. Paul, MN

Education Commission of the States

Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Heather Mueller

Dennis Olson – St. Paul, MN

Education Commission of the States

Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Lee-Ann Stephens – St. Louis Park, MN

Education Commission of the States

Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Chuck Wiger – Fridley, MN

Education Commission of the States

Member

Effective: March 22, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Education Commission of the States:

The Education Commission of the States is a nonpartisan national education policy organization supporting all 50 states. The commission brings governors, legislators, higher education officials, state school officers, business leaders, and others together to work on education issues. The commission conducts policy research and analysis, tracks trends, provides advice, and helps facilitate education information and policy discussion across the country.

Naveen Aggarwal – Maple Grove, MN