Council Close-ups

Meet the people who serve the region

Twin Cities residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life. Have you ever wondered about the people behind the scenes who help make that happen?

Meet the people of the Metropolitan Council, who work to keep our water clean, our transportation systems efficient, our communities livable, our housing affordable, and our parks and trails enjoyable destinations!



Transportation planning and transit services

See brief videos with transportation planning, Metro Mobility and Transit Link staff
 

See Council Closeup videos with transportation staff.

 

See brief videos with a few Metro Transit staff

 
See Council Closeup videos with several Metro Transit staff.

 

Wastewater and Water planning & services staff

See brief video interviews with MCES staff who provide wastewater treatment, planning and other services.

 

See Council Closeup videos with several MCES staff.



Community Planning & Housing services staff

See brief video interviews with some Council staff who assist communities in their planning, support people seeking affordable housing, and more.


See Council Closeup videos with several Community and Housing services staff.


Regional administration staff

See brief video interviews with Council staff who hire interns, engage under-represented communities, and manage purchasing.


See Council Closeup videos with several Regional Administration staff