Minneapolis City Council Unanimously Confirms Heidi Ritchie as Health Commissioner, Oath Set for Nov. 19
The City of Minneapolis, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, announced on November 13 that the City Council has unanimously confirmed Heidi Ritchie as Commissioner of the City's Health Department. The City Clerk will administer the oath of office to the Commissioner on November 19.
Ritchie is a registered nurse and a certified Global and Public Health Nurse. She brings over 20 years of work experience with the City of Minneapolis, including leadership roles in the Health Department and the Mayor's Office. Since 2022, she has served the City as Interim Commissioner twice, and as Deputy Health Commissioner in between.
Mayor Jacob Frey forwarded Ritchie's nomination to the Council on October 9. The Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee unanimously approved the nomination on November 4, before the full Council confirmed her.
Source: City of Minneapolis
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