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Hennepin County board re-elects Irene Fernando as chair, approves 2026 organizational structure
Hennepin County Board of Commissioners · January 6, 2026
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Summary
The Hennepin County Board on Jan. 6 elected Irene Fernando chair for a fourth consecutive year and Debbie Gautel vice chair, approved the county’s 2026 organizational structure, and completed routine business including minutes and claims registers.
Irene Fernando was elected chair of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners for 2026 during the board’s organizational meeting on Jan. 6.
Fernando was nominated and seconded by colleagues and was confirmed by voice vote. After the vote she said she was "humbled and…
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