Nominees will be selected based on their contributions with respect to innovative initiatives and public policies that advance the public good and demonstrate a commitment to efficient and progressive government in one or more of the following areas:
Louis Jambois, President of the Saint Paul Port Authority, has been named the Civic Champion of 2015 in recognition of his more than 40 years of work in economic development and contributions to keep Saint Paul a thriving city. The 2015 Leaders in Local Government Award nominees are: Planning and Land Zoning Cities of Little Canada, Shoreview, and Vadnais Heights: Joint planning for the redesign of the Rice Street/694 interchange Ramsey County: Cultivating economic prosperity Metropolitan Council: Regional competitiveness analysis as tied to land use Financial Performance City of Saint Paul: Innovation and budget City of Shoreview: Finance department's excellence in financial reporting Public Works City of Saint Paul: Innovative snow plowing analysis City of Maplewood: Excellence in operations City of Roseville: Parks and Recreation maintains rigorous standards of Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies Communications City of Roseville: Timely, entertaining, and effective digital communication Metro Transit: Launch of CHS Field and ties to transit options Minnesota Department of Transportation: 35E HOV and Cayuga Bridge Project Business Retention and Expansion Category Saint Paul Port Authority: Beacon Bluff Project City of Arden Hills: Formed team of city staff and citizens to build relationships with businesses City of Mounds View: City has aggressive outreach program to connect with area businesses Elected Official of Note Commissioner Jim McDonough - Ramsey County Commissioner Lisa Weik - Washington County Mayor Dan Roe - City of Roseville Investment: $30 Members $55 Non-members $300 for a table of 10 Includes networking, program and lunch.
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