County Board - Regular Meeting

Good afternoon. I'll call to order this meeting of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. It is 1.32 p.m. I'm Irene Fernando, Chair of the Board and District 2 Commissioner. I'm joined by District 3 Commissioner Marion Green, District 4 Commissioner Angela Conley, Vice Chair and District 5 Commissioner Debbie Gotel, District 6 Commissioner Heather Edelson, and District 7 Commissioner Kevin Anderson. Hennepin County acknowledges that the magnificent land and vibrant waterways from which our institutions benefit are located upon the cultural, spiritual, and indigenous homeland of the Dakota Oyate. Hennepin County calls attention to the Dakota people's ongoing connection to this special place. Onto the agenda, the first item is the Pledge of Allegiance. Please join me. Next is to approve the agenda. May I have a motion, please? Move approval. Thank you, Commissioners Conley and Edelson. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Item three on the agenda is a hand-up and highlight, specifically a food security update, and I will welcome Abby Zahler, Health Promotion Manager, to the podium.