[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the application process for the Metropolitan Council’s 16 district seats, as well as positions on the Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee.

For application instructions for the Metropolitan Council district seats or the Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee, please email [email protected] . Application materials are due by 4:00 pm on November 29.

About the Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is a state-funded regional planning agency that serves the Twin Cities' seven-county metropolitan area. The council's mission is to work with local communities to guide growth and develop a comprehensive regional planning framework that focuses on transportation, wastewater, housing, parks, and aviation systems.

The Metropolitan Council’s 16 district members each represent a geographically defined Metropolitan Council district . District members must reside in the districts they represent. They must also reflect the various demographic, political, and other interests in the metropolitan area, and they must be knowledgeable about urban and metropolitan affairs. All members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

The Metropolitan Council is in the process of redistricting, and council members may need to reapply for their position if they are redistricted into an area with another member.

About the Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee

The Governor appoints a nominating committee to make recommendations for the Metropolitan Council’s district seats. Three of the committee members must be local elected officials. After conducting public meetings, receiving feedback about applicants, and consulting with members of the public and local elected officials, the committee recommends nominees to the Governor.

Applicants may contact [email protected] or (651) 201-3400 with questions about the application process or to request reasonable accommodations.