Appoints Heidi Ritchie as health commissioner

Minneapolis file 2026-01090, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-15.

Latest action: Scheduled by City Council

What it does

New leader for Minneapolis public health agency Heidi Ritchie would head the health department through January 2030 if confirmed by City Council.

The bigger picture

Sets direction for city health policy and programs The health commissioner shapes how the city tackles disease prevention, emergency response, and health equity across neighborhoods.

Official summary

Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's nomination of Heidi Ritchieto the appointed position of Health Commissionerfor a term ending January 2030.

Read the official record for 2026-01090

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