On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, our Interconnected webinar series co-hosted by the Center for Rural Policy and Development and the Citizens League exploried the findings of Strengthening Public Service in Minnesota, a new report from the Citizens League that examines the challenges and opportunities facing our state’s public workforce.
Watch now to learn how Minnesota can better recruit, retain, and support the next generation of public servants—and why it matters for the future of our communities.
Presentation by Luna Allen-Bakerian, Director of Public Policy, Citizens League
Panelists:
- Brenda Johnson – Executive Director, Southeastern Minnesota League of Municipalities (SEMLM), former Chatfield City Councilmember
- Jessica Seibert, Manager of Learning and Members Programs at Association of Minnesota Counties, former Aitkin County Administrator
- Jack Swanson – Roseau County Commissioner, AMC FUTURES Task Force Member, past President of Association of Minnesota Counties
- LaToya Turk – Director of Community Prevention, Health and Safety, Brooklyn Center, MN
- Evan Vogel, MPA – City Administrator, Cambridge, MN
Moderated by Brian McClung, McClung PR
Since 2020, the Center for Rural Policy & Development has partnered with the Citizens League to present Interconnected, an event series helping bridge the divide between urban and rural communities in Minnesota.