Economic Development, Workforce & Housing Subcommittee

Purpose: The Economic Development, Workforce, and Housing (EDWH) subcommittee was created under the General Government policy committee to examine these intertwining topics and the effect they have on counties’ economic growth and quality of life. The subcommittee will learn about the factors contributing to housing and homelessness, economic development, and workforce development challenges and make policy recommendations to the General Government policy committee.

Current Members:

  • Chair Raeanne Danielowski, Sherburne County
  • Vice-Chair Irene Fernando, Hennepin County
  • Carol Anderson, Community Development of Morrison County, Inc.
  • Ling Becker, Ramsey County
  • Tammy Biery, Stearns - Benton Employment and Training Council
  • Jeff Cadwell, Hubbard County
  • Tarryl Clark, Stearns County
  • Jeff Docken, Rice County
  • Jim Duckstad, Marshall County
  • Christopher Eng, Washington County Community Development Agency
  • Nicole Fernholz, Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission
  • Sara Folsted, Rice County
  • Steven Gardner, Kandiyohi County
  • Bruce Heitkamp, Nobles County
  • Nancy Hoffman, Chisago County
  • Mark Jacobs, Dakota County Workforce Services
  • Stan Karwoski, Washington County
  • Cheryl Key, Wabasha County
  • Sheila Kiscaden, Olmsted County
  • Bob Kopitzke, Stevens County
  • Dennis Larson, Wilkin County
  • Trista MatasCastillo, Ramsey County
  • David Minke, Pine County
  • Briana Mumme, Redwood County
  • Rick Roy, Washington County
  • Greg Snow, Renville County
  • Jack Swanson, Roseau County
  • Nicole Swanson, Anoka County
  • Mary Thompson, Heartland Lakes Development Commission
  • Janelle Wald Kovar, Northwest Private Industry Council