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Hennepin County board approves rental assistance, appointments and facility rules; several proclamations passed
Summary
At its Feb. 12 meeting the Hennepin County Board approved a $2.55M receivable for emergency rental assistance, appointed two department chiefs and two watershed board members, adopted proclamations for Heart Health Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and Shop Local Month, and approved a policy restricting face coverings that hide identity in county facilities.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 12 approved a number of administrative and programmatic items during a meeting that also included presentations and longer policy debate.
Key approvals and motions
- Emergency rental assistance: The board approved a receivable from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for emergency rental assistance covering 01/01/2026–12/31/2026 in the amount of $2,550,000. County staff said the funds will allow preservation of housing stability for roughly 690 households and represent a consolidation of prior funding streams for faster and clearer…
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