Rena Moran, Ramsey County Commissioner

23/02/2026

Here’s my February Newsletter with updates from District 4 and Ramsey County.

🔗 Take a look:

Commissioner Moran: 2026 February Newsletter Ramsey County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 02/12/2026 08:25 AM CST Español | Hmoob | Soomaali Serving residents of the following city of Saint Paul communities: Union Park, Hamline-Midway, Frogtown, Summit-University, North End, Downtown, Summit Hill...

05/01/2026

**Open House and Ribbon Cutting at Rondo Community Library at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center**

While our main library building is temporarily closed for renovations, we're excited to welcome you to our temporary Rondo Community Library location with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, January 9, from 3-5 p.m. at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, 270 N Kent St. with brief remarks at 3:30 pm.

Explore the space, learn more about library services offered, meet your Rondo Community Library staff and library leadership, get a tour, and enjoy local music and food with your neighbors. All are welcome!

Event calendar listing: Open House and Ribbon Cutting | Events | Saint Paul Public Library

We are grateful to the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center for their partnership and space. We look forward to connecting and reconnecting with neighbors at this temporary space in the heart of the Rondo community.

02/01/2026

**Do you need help paying for childcare?**

The Basic Sliding Fee Child Care Assistance program supports Ramsey County families with higher income who don't qualify for other cash assistance programs. Funds are still available and there is no waitlist to apply. Visit RamseyCountyMN.gov/ChildCareAssistance (https://ramseycountymn.gov/ChildCareAssistance?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) to learn more.

09/12/2025

Assessments are available for those needing help securing stable housing. Visit RamseyCountyMN.gov/Housing for details.

08/12/2025

03/12/2025

*Ramsey County 2026–2027 Budget Process*

Key Dates • How to Participate • Where to Learn More

Budget Timeline

Thursday, December 11, 2025 • 6:00 p.m. – Truth in Taxation Public Hearing (in person only)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – Final budget and levy approval

Resident Participation

Ramsey County strongly encourages input throughout the 2026–2027 budget process. Residents can participate in the following ways:

Attend a public hearing
Share your feedback directly with the Board of Commissioners at a scheduled budget hearing in the Council Chambers. Meetings are available in person only:

• December 11, 2025 (Final Budget & Levy Hearing).

Contact your Commissioner
Reach out to your District Commissioner to share your feedback:

ramseycounty.us/commissioners

Submit written comments
Send input to the Chief Clerk by email at [email protected] or by mail: Chief Clerk, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Suite 250, Saint Paul, MN 55102.

For more information on these timelines and the budget process, please visit the Ramsey County website.

26/11/2025

*2025 Hamline Midway Annual Meeting & Community Festival*

I had a wonderful time joining neighbors at the 2025 Hamline Midway Annual Meeting & Community Festival this evening. I appreciated the chance to mingle with the crowd, listen to community stories, and share a few words about our shared commitment to Hamline Midway. This annual gathering is such a beautiful reminder of what makes this neighborhood a special place to live, work, and play — neighbors, local businesses, and community organizations all coming together in one space.

We enjoyed an evening of fun and fellowship, with powerful highlights and stories from neighbor-led Hamline Midway Coalition organizing committees and meaningful updates from the Midway Investment Cooperative. It was a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, local partners, organizations, and changemakers who are investing their time and energy into our community’s future. A delicious free meal, catered by local businesses, made the night even more special.

It was also wonderful to be joined by St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her, Ramsey County Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey (District 3), and St. Paul City Council Member Molly Coleman (Ward 4).

A special thank you to the Hamline Midway Coalition and the Midway Investment Cooperative for hosting this event. I’m grateful to be part of celebrating our neighborhood’s collective impact and the vibrant future we are building together in Hamline Midway.

24/11/2025

*Rondo–Summit-University Leadership Convening*

Recently, I joined a Leadership Convening in Frogtown—a true meeting of minds and mission. Leaders from across Rondo and Frogtown gathered to align priorities, learn from one another, and lean into the work ahead together. I left encouraged by the kinship in the room and clear about our charge: elevate resident voices, strengthen partnerships, and build forward so progress is felt on every block and by every family.

Special thanks to Kedar Hickman of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for organizing this gathering and positioning partners to work together on behalf of our community. I was also pleased to welcome Chanda Smith Baker, the new President and CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, to Saint Paul. I look forward to her insight and partnership as we work to better support our residents and shape a shared vision for the future.

We are grateful to The Mali Center in Saint Paul for hosting this convening. The Mali Center is a holistic wellness and health-and-wealth business hub that brings together entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community partners focused on improving health, wealth, and well-being in our communities. To learn more about The Mali Center, visit themalicenter.com.

Thank you to all the organizations and community leaders who created space for honest dialogue and shared purpose. Your presence reminds us that our present matters—and that our future is something we build together.

21/11/2025

*Senior Gala Frogtown Community Center*

I celebrated with our seniors at Frogtown Community Center. I’m focused on helping older adults age at home with dignity—through in-home supports, home safety repairs, nutritious meals, protection from abuse, mobility access, and clear navigation to benefits. I learned that seniors are interested in advancing digital inclusion and affordable senior housing so no one feels invisible or unsupported.

Frogtown Community Center is running a Senior Program / “Senior Fridays” every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The current is:

Senior Program (Frogtown)
Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
For ages 50+
Session dates: September 5, 2025 – November 21, 2025
For absolute day-of confirmation or to check if it continues after November 21, you can call the center directly at (651) 266-5407.

Get help in Ramsey County (click to visit)

Senior Services – start here: ramseycountymn.gov/…/seniors.
MnCHOICES Intake (care needs & service eligibility): ramseycountymn.gov/…/mnchoices-intake-assessment or call 651-266-4500.
Meals on Wheels – Ramsey County: mealsonwheels-rc.org.
Home Improvement Programs (safety & accessibility): ramseycountymn.gov/…/home-improvement-programs.
Adult Protection (report abuse/neglect 24/7): ramseycountymn.gov/…/adult-protection.
Service Center Navigators (live help, in person or phone): ramseycountymn.gov/…/service-center-navigators-referral-form.
Accessible transit (regional service in Ramsey County) – Metro Mobility: metrotransit.org/metro-mobility.

20/11/2025

*Youth Justice Transformation Stakeholder Convening*

My office attended the Youth Justice Transformation stakeholder convening focused on violence prevention and community-centered solutions. This was a youth-led space, and it was encouraging to see young people ask sharp questions and offer grounded feedback about what supports they need to thrive.

Their honesty, preparation, and courage were powerful reminders that when we make room for youth voice, they will tell us clearly what is working—and what is not. The thoughtful way they challenged systems and proposed solutions showed exactly why youth must be partners, not afterthoughts, in this work.

We also heard brief updates on recent RFPs, including the YouthPrise-administered grants to expand community-based programming for probation-supervised youth and a county solicitation for services for youth referred to the justice system, with timelines and next steps shared with partners. I believe in YJT’s core goals: expanding effective alternatives to unnecessary detention, probation, and out-of-home placement so Ramsey County youth can stay safely connected to family, school, and community.