Board of Commissioners, January 6, 2026
Approves Contract with Press Publication Inc for 2026 Official Newspaper, unanimous
What happened
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting for 2026, unanimously electing Rafael Ortega as board chair for his final year before retirement.
- Jurisdiction
- Ramsey County, MN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 7
Election of Rafael Ortega as Board Chair for 2026
Rafael Ortega was unanimously elected as board chair for 2026. This is his third time serving as chair during his 32-year tenure on the board, which will be his final year as he announced he will not seek reelection.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting for 2026, unanimously electing Rafael Ortega as board chair for his final year before retirement.
Key Decisions (7)
Election of Rafael Ortega as Board Chair for 2026
Rules of Procedure for 2026
Standing Committee Appointments for 2026
Outside Boards and Committees Appointments for 2026
Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Appointments
Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority Appointments
Contract with Press Publication Inc for 2026 Official Newspaper
Development Activity (1)
2025 HRA Solicitation Awardee Projects
Residential
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
The county continues to invest in affordable housing through HRA…
Infrastructure
The Ramsey Washington Recycling and Energy Board celebrates its 10th…
Sentiment
County leadership expressed concerns about federal funding impacts on SNAP,…
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