During a recent government meeting, Commissioner Jeong delivered a poignant land acknowledgment, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the contributions of diverse communities throughout history. He highlighted that the gathering took place on the ancestral lands of the Dakota people and acknowledged the Ojibwe, Ho Chunk, and other nations who have historically inhabited the area. Jeong urged attendees to reflect on the treaties that allowed non-native people to settle on these traditional lands and to consider the legacies of violence and displacement that have shaped the present.

Following the acknowledgment, the meeting progressed to its agenda, which included a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting on August 20. All members present voted in favor.

Commissioner Vergheen then introduced several administrative items, including the approval of parkland acreage related to a home rule charter provision and a no net loss policy, as well as appointments to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee and the county manager position. These discussions mark significant steps in local governance and community planning efforts.