Local Leaders in Government

On Thursday, September 29th, the St. Paul Area Chamber and East Metro Chamber partners will host the annual Leaders in Local Government Awards Ceremony. Join us as we honor five organizations, an Elected Official of Note and a Rising Star in the East Metro who exemplify and demonstrate innovation, excellence, and success in local government. 

Nominees will be selected based on their contributions and innovative initiatives and public policies that advance the public good and demonstrate a commitment to efficient and effective government in one or more of the following areas:

We are excited to share the finalists:

Business Retention and Expansion:

City of Maplewood Community Development

Roseville Economic Development Authority

Communications and Marketing

City of Farmington

St. Paul Port Authority

Innovation

City of Eagan

City of New Brighton Parks and Recreation

Dakota County Workforce Mobility Program

Planning, Land Use and Public Works

City of Maplewood Parks and Natural Resources

St. Paul Parks and Recreation

Public Safety

Dakota County Sheriff's Office

Rosemount Police Department

St. Paul Department of Safety and Inspections

Rising Star Winner

Carlo Franco, St. Paul Parks and Recreation

Elected Official of Note

Kathleen Gaylord, Dakota County Commissioner

Paul Reinke, Oakdale Mayor