RCLLG Collective Action Workgroup
Collective Action Priority
Climate action is a collective priority of the members of the Ramsey County League of Local Governments (“RCLLG”), which represent Ramsey County municipalities, including 16 cities, one township, four school districts, three watershed management organizations, the County Government, and various associate and individual members. See the full membership list.
In 2024, the Collective Action Committee has formed into the Climate Action Working Group (CLAW) to represent RCLLG members and other Ramsey County jurisdictions working to meet the initiatives outlined in the 2024 work plan.
About the Collective Action Committee
With today’s complex social and economic issues, individual units of government can no longer solve these problems by working alone. A collective voice and action is needed. The Ramsey County League of Local Governments was established to foster coordination and collaboration, and it’s time to put that mission into practice!
Any elected official or staff member of a member organization is invited to join. See below for the current roster. The group currently meets monthly via zoom meeting.
Please join us! We need your community or agency at the table. Contact RCLLG@fusionlp.org for more information or to join.
Collective Work Initiatives
- Ensure the collective action committee has at least five members inclusive of all membership types, including at least one county representative.
- Achieve the initiatives as outlined in the work plan.
- Share RCLLG’s priorities with state legislators.
- Create an advocacy communication template to make it easy for members to connect with local legislators and policy makers with a unified message.
Collective Action Workgroup Members
NAME | TITLE & ORGNANIZATION |
John Doan | Council Member, City of Shoreview |
Teresa Miller | Council Member, City of Little Canada |
Abi Philips | Climate and Health Planner, Ramsey County |
Mary Jo McGuire | Commissioner, Ramsey County |
Melissa Finnegan | Government Affairs Specialist |
Jennifer O’Rourke | Director of Governmental Relations |
Jan Jenson | Council Member, Village of St. Anthony |
Steve Rogers | Council Member, City of Vadnais Heights |
Robin Schroeder | Council Member, Cty of Roseville |
Emily Rousseau | Council Member, City of Arden Hills |
Tena Monson | Council Member, City of Arden Hills |
Sean Gosiewski | Executive Director, Resilient Cities and Communities (RCC) |
Steve Jorrisen | Board Secretary, Resilient Cities and Communities (RCC) |
Tina Carstens | Administrator, Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District |
Paige Ahlborg | Project Manager, Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District |
Anna Eleria | Administrator, Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) |
Bob Fossum | Administrator, Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) |
Phil Belfiori | Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) |
Heather Butkowski | City Administrator, Lauderdale |
Shann Finwall | Environmental Planner, City of Maplewood |
Contact RCLLG@fusionlp.org for more information or to join!
Past Collective Action Priority
2022 – Mental Health (read the legislative action letter here)