Board of Hennepin County Commissioners, January 27, 2026
Approved: City Hall and Public Safety Facility Jail Upgrades Contract, unanimous
What happened
On January 27, 2026, Hennepin County approved City Hall and Public Safety Facility Jail Upgrades Contract (unanimous).
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 27, 2026 was dominated by a resolution denouncing ICE enforcement actions in the county, which passed unanimously.
- Jurisdiction
- Hennepin County, MN
- Date
- January 27, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
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Resolution Denouncing ICE Enforcement Actions
Board unanimously passed resolution 9-0 (R1 revision) denouncing violent and unlawful actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Hennepin County. Resolution expanded from 10 to 22 whereas clauses documenting Operation Metro Search activities, including deaths of residents Renee Good and Alex Prady. Added clause condemning use of chemical irritants on peaceful protesters and press.
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Key Decisions (10)
Resolution Denouncing ICE Enforcement Actions
Appointment of Sarah Holly as ACA of Health
Appointment of David Hewitt as ACA of Human Services
City Hall and Public Safety Facility Jail Upgrades Contract
ADA Accessibility Improvements Contract
Legal Services Contract for Grand Jury Subpoena
Capital Budgeting Task Force Appointments
Library Board Appointments
Ryan White HIV AIDS Services Agreement Amendment
Black History Month Proclamation
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Development Activity (1)
City Hall and Public Safety Facility Jail Finishes and Upgrades
Infrastructure
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Hennepin County continuing ADA accessibility improvements along multiple county roads…
Sentiment
County officials expressed concern about economic impacts of federal immigration…
Housing Demand
New Assistant County Administrator of Human Services noted 33% reduction…
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Zoning terms (2)
4 recorded timestamps
- public hearing (1 timestamps)
- approved (3 timestamps)
Decision moments (10)
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