Posted In: Council News Date: 2/25/2019 Governor Walz announces intention to appoint Metropolitan Council members Under the Walz-Flanagan Administration, the Met Council will be most diverse to ever serve, reflecting a commitment to increased community engagement. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 1/14/2019 Council chair announces leadership changes Focus on tackling the challenges facing regional transit, housing, equity, and investments in the region's planning and infrastructure that contribute to its economic vitality and competitiveness. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 1/5/2019 Walz and Flanagan announce Met Council Nominating Committee Applicants selected to be interviewed by the committee will testify at one of four public meetings: Jan. 29, Jan. 30, Feb. 12 or Feb. 13. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 12/19/2018 Maplewood mayor named to lead Council Maplewood Mayor Nora Slawik, who has been involved in local and state politics, transit planning and several area nonprofits, will begin in her new role in January. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 10/30/2018 Metropolitan Council Chair to Step Down November 30 Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff will pursue a new professional opportunity. Vice Chair Harry Melander will assume the duties of the Chair in the Chair’s absence, until the end of the administration. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 8/8/2018 Met Council expands opportunities available to minority businesses By expanding its criteria to include other certifications recognized by the State and other regional governments, the Council will increase the number of businesses it works with to 2,800. Read more
Posted In: About Council, Council News, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 6/8/2018 Met Council, Xcel Energy work to get Council to 100% renewable energy by 2040 Xcel Energy and Council announce creation of green partnership focused on Council operating wastewater and transit systems exclusively on renewable sources of energy. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Planning, Transportation Date: 4/20/2018 Metro Transit's commitment to the environment goes beyond sustainable transportation Metro Transit is helping the state meet its clean air goals primarily by offering convenient alternatives to driving alone, providing more than 280,000 rides each weekday. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 1/25/2018 Met Council Chair urges region to choose innovation Regional body celebrates 50th anniversary, charts course for future success. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 11/6/2017 New Metropolitan Council Chair reflects on first three months in job Seven-county tour focused on partnerships, building relationships. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Housing, Planning, Transportation, Wastewater & Water Date: 9/25/2017 Council Chair tours Scott and Carver Counties with partnerships top of mind Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff continues the seven-county circuit as the newly appointed head of the regional planning agency. She most recently enjoyed visits to Scott and Carver Counties. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Planning, Transportation Date: 9/11/2017 Chair recommends rejecting construction bids for SWLRT, reopening bidding process The 4 submitted construction bids did not meet cost expectations and responsiveness requirements. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News, Planning Date: 8/29/2017 Chair tours Washington, Dakota, Anoka Counties Regional tour highlights partnerships. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 8/11/2017 New Met Council Chair begins 7-county tour Alene Tchourumoff kicks off tour of Metro area to hear directly from regional leaders and partners on ways to continue to build and strengthen the region. Read more
Posted In: Council News, Planning Date: 7/31/2017 Alene Tchourumoff sworn in as 15th Chair of Metropolitan Council Tchourumoff aims to make region economically competitive with cities worldwide. Read more
Posted In: Council News Date: 4/12/2016 Race and ethnicity matter for economic success and opportunity Council research finds disparities between whites and people of color persist even when accounting for demographic differences. Read more
Posted In: Communities, Council News Date: 2/11/2016 Council Chair calls for partnerships as a path to prosperity In his first State of the Region address, Chair Duininck emphasizes collaboration, engagement and regionalism. Read more