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Robin Hutchinson sworn in as 20th chair of the Metropolitan Council

Metropolitan Council · December 4, 2025

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Summary

Robin Hutchinson was sworn in as the Metropolitan Council's 20th chair on Dec. 3, 2025. She thanked colleagues, referenced regional priorities including equity and transit, and pledged collaboration and transparency.

Robin Hutchinson took the oath of office and was formally introduced as the Metropolitan Council's twentieth chair during the council's Dec. 3 meeting in St. Paul.

Vice Chair Chambliss administered the oath; Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Katrina Kessler joined the dais to participate in the ceremony. Hutchinson thanked the governor for her appointment and praised her predecessor and interim leaders for their service. She told the council she intends to emphasize transparency, collaboration and regional equity in the council's work.

Hutchinson also acknowledged the council staff, regional administrators and the council's 4,100 employees, and encouraged public engagement as the council advances regional plans and projects.

Provenance: Chair oath and introductory remarks begin with the chair's oath and presentation (SEG 092) and continue through her introductory remarks (SEG 307).