ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Clean Water Council; Governor’s Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota; Governor’s Workforce Development Board; and the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing.

Christine Meyer - Winona, MN 
Clean Water Council 
County Government Representative - Rural 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 4, 2027 
Replacing: Dan Sparks 

Fran Miron - Hugo, MN 
Clean Water Council 
County Government Representative - Seven-county Metropolitan Area 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 
Replacing: Trista Martinson 

About the Clean Water Council: 
The Clean Water Council advises on the administration and implementation of the Clean Water Legacy Act. The council is required to submit a biannual report to the legislature and Governor that includes recommendations for Clean Water Fund appropriations, and an evaluation of progress made by the Clean Water Fund.

Additional information about the Clean Water Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. 

Faron Jackson Sr. - Cass Lake, MN 
Governor's Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota
Member #6 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 |
Reappointment 

Dian Lopez - Alexandria, MN
Governor's Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota 
Member #5 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 
Reappointment 

Rajean Moone - Woodbury, MN 
Governor's Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota 
Member 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 
Reappointment 

Russell Pointer Sr. - Lakeville, MN 
Governor's Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota 
Member 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment 

Mimi Stender - Duluth, MN 
Governor's Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota 
Member #4 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 
Reappointment 

Sandra Vargas - Golden Valley, MN 
Governor's Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota 
Member
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 
Reappointment 

About the Governor’s Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota:
The Governor's Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota was established to work across sectors to ensure Minnesota is an age-friendly state.

Additional information about the Governor’s Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. 

Jeremy Andrist - Pine Island, MN 
Governor's Workforce Development Board 
Labor Organization Representative #5 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: July 1, 2028 
Replacing: Scott Parker 

Brian Bruess - St. Joseph, MN 
Governor's Workforce Development Board 
Secondary, Postsecondary, or CTE Representative 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: July 1, 2028 
Replacing: Paul Pribbenow 

Bernadette Burnham - New Brighton, MN 
Governor's Workforce Development Board 
Labor Organization Representative #4 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: July 1, 2028 
Reappointment 

Deborah Gleason - Minnetonka, MN 
Governor's Workforce Development Board 
Business Representative #20 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: July 1, 2028 
Replacing: Ralph Jacobson 

Erica Lester - Eagan, MN 
Governor's Workforce Development Board 
Community-based Organization Representative 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: July 1, 2026 
Replacing: Amanda Hardy 

Ted Mondale - Minneapolis, MN 
Governor's Workforce Development Board 
Community-based Organization Representative 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: July 1, 2028 
Replacing: Tuleah Palmer 

Marisa Rivera Lugo - Saint Paul, MN 
Governor's Workforce Development Board 
Adult Basic Education Representative 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: July 1, 2028 
Replacing: Eric Nesheim 

About the Governor’s Workforce Development Board: 
The Governor’s Workforce Development Board assists the Governor in developing, implementing, and modifying the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Combined State Plan. It also reviews statewide policies and programs, provides recommendations on actions to improve the workforce development system and programs, and develops strategies to remove barriers to those programs, among other duties.

Additional information about the Governor’s Workforce Development Board can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. 

Alexander Lucier - Mankato, MN 
Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing 
At-Large Member 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 1, 2029 
Replacing: Sally Prouty 

Autumn Moder - White Bear Lake, MN 
Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing 
At-Large Member 
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 1, 2029 
Replacing: Mohamed Mourssi-Alfash 

Rebecca Thomas - Ramsey, MN 
Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing 
At-Large Member
Effective: January 29, 2025 
Term Expires: January 1, 2029 
Reappointment 

About the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing: 
The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing represents and advocates for deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Minnesotans via public policy.? 

Additional information about the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. 

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. A list of boards and commissions, including open positions, can be found on the?Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.