My office met with the Kenny Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, and we had meaningful conversations around HCMC funding and other key issues impacting @hennepin.bsky.social County residents. I look forward to connecting with you and our diverse constituencies throughout the summer.

A top priority this session was a $1.24 billion bonding bill. The District Five cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, and Richfield will receive millions to update aging infrastructure, increase safety and public health, and improve service delivery.

Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) will stay open thanks to a funding package passed by the MN Legislature this session. People across the county and the state made their voices heard, saying: "HCMC is too essential to our collective health to close." 🌟 Read my statement. ⤵️

Connected last night with the @cityofep.bsky.social for their 48th annual Board and Commission Banquet. The service and advocacy that local cities, staff, and elected leaders provide for residents within @hennepin.bsky.social lays the groundwork for shared goals. We couldn't do this without you. 🤝

Yesterday, I attended the 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and Minneapolis Police Department. The ceremony was a meaningful reminder of the courage, dedication, and sacrifice made by those who gave their lives in service to our community.

This week I am attending the 2026 Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference hosted by NACo, joining county leaders from across the western U.S. to discuss key issues including infrastructure, economic development, disaster resilience, and regional collaboration.

This morning there was a fatal use-of-force event in Richfield. I am thankful the officer is receiving care and stable. My thoughts and condolences are with the family of the deceased in this tragic moment. 1/2 www.startribune.com/suspect-fata...

The Three Rivers Park District is an essential partner with @hennepin.bsky.social, providing over 27,000 acres of greenspace, nature centers, programming, and enrichment for our diverse communities across the metro. I always love attending their yearly State of the Parks Address. 💚🌿🌲

Yesterday, the @Hennepin County Board received an update regarding county efforts to secure sustained funding for Hennepin County Medical Center. It's clear—HCMC needs a lifeline.🏥 Read my statement at bit.ly/4d09GpX, and sign a letter supporting HCMC this session. 💌

Happy Earth Day! At Hennepin County, we are well on our way to reaching 1 million planted trees by 2030, and net zero carbon emissions by 2050. 🌍 I was proud to the @cityofep.bsky.social ECO EXPO this past weekend to see how local innovation is protecting our environment. 🌱

HCMC's mission is too important to close. We must find a sustainable solution this session to preserve this essential institution. The health of @hennepin.bsky.social residents, the metro, & our state depends on it. Do your part: careforhcmc.org Learn more: hennepind2.com/hcmc

With the arrival of the nicer weather—so comes road construction. 😬🚧 Stay up to date on the projects happening near you. Check out how @Hennepin is improving roads to make travel safer & more reliable with our 2026 transportation activities map. 📍🗺️ bit.ly/4vszdPX

Join us today at 1:30pm for the @hennepin.bsky.social Board meeting. 📺 Live stream on YouTube- youtube.com/@HennepinMN/... 📑 Agendas, documents, recordings- hennepinmn.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 🙌 General info & how to participate- hennepin.us/en/your-gove...

HCMC is the last public safety-net hospital in MN, and it is essential to our collective health. This session, we are urgently telling state leaders that HCMC's mission is too important to let it close. Do your part: CareForHCMC.org Learn more: HennepinD2.com/hcmc

Hennepin County recognizes March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility to acknowledge and uplift the contributions and achievements of transgender and nonbinary people. We see you, stand with you, and will continue to support you. #TransDayOfVisibility

The Rosalyn Apartments in Bloomington, MN are now open! The project has transformed a vacant and underutilized lot into 128, 55+ specific affordable housing units. This will help us to address the growing demand for senior housing while minimizing displacement. 🏢 ✨

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is making approximately $2 million available in the form of grants to help businesses impacted by the federal immigration surge. Applications are now open. Apply by March 25, 2026. Find more info at Hennepincounty.gov/recovery-grants.

Eid Mubarak! Today marks the holiest day in the Muslim world. If you are celebrating, I wish you and your family a very happy Eid.

Great to attend the Bloomington State of the City yesterday. The updates highlighted the strength and resilience of this community - from student success to parks, small businesses, and the dedicated work of city staff. Plus, a special visit from our four-legged friends!

March is Women's History Month. Let's pause to recognize the contributions that women have made and continue to make in our local communities and society as a whole. Women in business, arts, education, healthcare, public service, and beyond allow for us all to thrive. I see you.

As Hennepin County Commissioner for District 5, I attended our annual NACo Legislative Conference in DC this week like we do every year, but understandably this one felt different given recent events. 📃 Read my full statement here: bit.ly/goettel-feb-...

The National Association of Counties Legislative Conference in D.C. brings together officials from across the US, helping us to establish goals and find common ground. But sometimes, as Minnesotans, we just need to make time for ourselves. Our former NACo President, Mary Jo McGuire, Ramsey County.

Yesterday, we learned Operation Metro Surge is ending. We welcome the immediate and full demobilization of ICE in MN. This is a complicated moment with residents still asking "What comes next?" Read my full statement facebook bit.ly/4ajWEm4 or below ⤵️

It is great to see people use their platforms for good, and offer their time and dollars to support those most impacted by ICE occupation. Happy that @VEAPVolunteers and community members at risk in my district will benefit from this generous 250k.

We are ensuring at Hennepin that our front door remains wide open, accessible, & dynamic throughout a surge of federal immigration enforcement. We are here to support everyone in their preferred language to bring essential, safety net services directly to community. www.hennepin.us/residents/em...

This is a victory that was won by peaceful protest and through standing with our immigrant neighbors and brave constitutional observers—but we know there is much more work to be done to bring relief. We won't let up until ICE is out of Hennepin County.

Today, the Hennepin County Board unanimously passed a resolution condemning ICE and calling for the removal of ICE personnel & assets from MN. We stand with our immigrant communities against unconstitutional attacks and condemn state violence that kills our neighbors. #IceOut ⤵️

Please utilize these resources as we navigate not only the trauma from enhanced violence at the hands of the federal government, but the real fear and anxiety that is keeping people from seeking services. www.hennepin.us/residents/em...

ICE has murdered another Minneapolis resident in the heart of Whittier Neighborhood. This is antagonization for its own sake by a poorly trained, rouge agency. How many more innocent lives will be lost before federal leaders wake up? ICE must leave the metro to end this bloodshed.

Mayors in my district know their cities best. ICE is eroding trust, tearing families apart, & using unconstitutional tactics. As federal leaders use us as a backdrop to talk about law & order, mayors are clear—follow the law. I thank them for their service.

The Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) is hiring a business manager. MELSA is a regional consortium of eight public library systems (including Hennepin) that serve the Twin Cities metro area. If you think you would be a good fit, please apply! www.melsa.org/business-man...

On MLK's birthday we celebrate his life, work, and teachings, and reflect on the work to be done to see equal rights for all members of society regardless of racial, social, or economic background. Most county offices are closed today in remembrance and reflection. #MLKDay2026

Today, the Hennepin County AOB Committee unanimously passed a resolution condemning ICE and calling for the removal of ICE personnel and assets from Minnesota. Read entire statement below. ⤵️

Bracing for an additional 1,000 officers to be sent to the metro. This means more ICE agents than MPLS police, St. Paul police, Ramsey, and Hennepin Sheriffs combined. Let's be clear. This is not about public safety — this is retribution against perceived political opponents.

This week, I joined the City of Bloomington, Lynnhurst Neighborhood, and Kiwanis NE MPLS in their advocacy to support our residents and children. I see communities activated, ready to lift up vulnerable neighbors during one of the most trying moments our county has experienced. THANK YOU. 🙏

Please see my full statement on the killing of Rene Nicole Good. I stand with our grieving, hurting communities as we navigate this tragic moment in our county. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim. Also read here: bit.ly/4smyaPQ

I am proud to share that I will serve as Vice Chair to the Hennepin County Board for 2026. I want to thank my colleagues for your faith & the opportunity to serve in this capacity — it is true a honor. I look forward to collaborating with you all in service to our residents. 💙

Join us today at 1:30pm for the first Hennepin Board meeting of the year — & throughout 2026! 📺 Stream on YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@HennepinMN/featured 📑 Agendas, documents, recordings- hennepinmn.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 🙌 General info & how to participate- www.hennepin.us/en/your-gove...

From the District Five office — we would like to wish you a happy holidays and a happy new year! I hope you and your loved ones are able to enjoy the fun, rest, and togetherness that this time of year offers us all. -Commissioner Debbie Goettel

2025 is not ending quietly—and that's a good thing. We are actively preparing Hennepin County to face tomorrow's new challenges and financial unknows. Today we held the final meetings of the year for the Partnership on Waste and Energy and Child Well-Being task force. Onward to 2026 ✨🗓️

It's a wrap! 📢 We just completed our final board meeting of the year with the approval of the 2026 @hennepin.bsky.social budget. As the Vice Chair of the Board & budget chair, I am proud to have helped bring this budget across the finish line. Read my full statement: bit.ly/4oSSRQl

This week the Youth Stabilization Center in Mpls opened! We will begin serving our youth and families in mid-December. It is designed to be a welcoming, non-institutional setting that will fill a critical gap in our continuum of care. Read more here: bit.ly/4pRgdGX 👀

🚨 ATTENTION! 🚨 Truth in Taxation is tonight, Tuesday, December 2 at 6 p.m.! Provide your comment. @hennepin.bsky.social holds a public meeting every year on the proposed budget and property tax levy – commonly called the truth in taxation meeting. Please join us! www.hennepin.us/residents/pr...

The snow has arrived! Review snow emergency rules for your city if you are a district five resident. ❄️ ➡️Minneapolis: minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/no... ➡️Richfield: richfieldmn.gov/departments/... ➡️Bloomington: bloomingtonmn.gov/mnt/snow-rem... ➡️Eden Prairie: edenprairiemn.gov/city-governm...

With the holidays fast approaching and food security issues top of mind, I encourage all of us who are able to support a local food shelf. Sign up for a volunteer shift at VEAP in Bloomington to help stock shelves and bag items so no one goes hungry this holiday season. 🥫 🥬 veap.org/volunteer/be...

“Our farm is not only about growing food. It’s about growing people & preserving culture.” @hennepin.bsky.social and the @umnextension.bsky.social are proud to recognize the Sudanese Farming Group as the Farm Family of the Year for their leadership in sustainable agriculture, education, & community

Every year, @hennepin.bsky.social Facilities Services Department team members are celebrated with our annual Hennergy Awards, lifting up the places and people who helped achieve the best energy savings across our entire enterprise. Thank you to all our staff making this happen. 🔋⚡

Honored to join the Richfield community today to recognize our veterans. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve—your courage and sacrifice protect our freedom. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #RichfieldMN

Had a wonderful time at the VEAP Gala this weekend! 💚 VEAP helps thousands of local families access healthy food & essential resources. You can support their mission by donating at veap.org — every bit makes a difference! #Community #FoodSecurity

Election Day is today, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get all the information you need to participate here - www.hennepin.us/residents/el...