DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Consideration And Approval To Send Letter To Minnesota Congressional Delegation And Potentially Other Federal And State Officials’ Regarding Federal Law Enforcement And Impact On County Operations
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Hold discussion and consider approving a letter to Minnesota congressional delegation and potentially other appropriate federal and state officials’ regarding federal law enforcement and the impact on County operations.
SUMMARY
At the January 20, 2026, General Government and Policy Committee, staff presented an update regarding the impacts of heightened federal law enforcement activity on County operations. The committee directed staff to draft a letter for consideration at a Special County Board meeting, scheduled for 3:30 p.m., January 27, 2026, Administration Center, Boardroom, Hastings, MN.
RECOMMENDATION
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Hold discussion and consider approval of letter.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approve sending a letter to Minnesota congressional delegation and potentially other appropriate federal and state officials’ regarding federal law enforcement and the impact on County operations as discussed at the Special County Board meeting on January 27, 2026.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Draft letter.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Heidi Welsch
Author: Heidi Welsch