Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) community council: First meetings occurring this month

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  • Oct 15, 2024
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In May 2024, Olmsted County announced the launch of a new community council – Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity or M.O.V.E. At that time, Olmsted County began the recruitment process; now, the county is pleased to announce that 25 members have joined M.O.V.E., and the first meetings of the community council are occurring later this month.  

Purpose of M.O.V.E. 

The council – made up of community members and Olmsted County staff – will help ensure county services are examined through a diverse lens. Its first area of focus will be on public health services. Members will work to identify pressing concerns among community members through robust engagement, which may involve surveys, listening sessions, or other interactive forums.  

M.O.V.E. members will work together to advocate and advise the county about public health related issues. Their insights and recommendations will be shared regularly with Olmsted County leadership and commissioners.   

Orientation sessions and next steps 

Orientation sessions for M.O.V.E. community council members are happening on October 24 and October 30, 2024. Through the end of the year, the council will be focused on getting to know each other, setting ground rules, and participating in training. Council members will learn more about: 

  • Olmsted County government and how it works. 
  • Facilitation. 
  • Minnesota Department of Health.  
  • Community engagement process. 
  • Their roles and responsibilities.  

Beginning in November 2024, M.O.V.E. community council meetings will be held at the Government Center on the second Thursday of each month from 5 to 7:30 p.m. As it relates to the public health topic the group will first focus on, that decision will be made in early 2025.  

More information 

Visit our M.O.V.E. community council webpage for more information. Applications will always be accepted; however, interviews for M.O.V.E. community council positions may not occur until an opening is available.