Contacting An Elected Official

Cities & Municipalities
City policies are determined by a council of elected officials. This council can include council members as well as the mayor. Other municipalities such as townships elect to have a Board work on behalf of residents. Elected officials at the city level work on aging policies related to infrastructure such as roadways, trails, and housing types.

The State of Minnesota provides a website listing all Minnesota cities. (Off Site)

Counties
County policies are determined by Commissioners who are elected by residents of the county. Elected officials at the county level work on aging policies such as adult protection and funding for services. Information on the elected officials can be obtained from the county websites (Off Site):

• Anoka
• Carver
• Dakota
• Hennepin
• Ramsey
• Scott
• Washington

State Legislature
Every person in Minnesota is represented in the Legislature by two elected individuals, a representative and a senator. Elected officials at the state level work on aging policies such as  Alternative Care, Medical Assistance, and adult protection.

To find a state legislator visit the State Legislature (Off Site) website.

State Executive Branch
Minnesotans elect four Constitutional Offices which include the: (Off Site)

• Governor
• Attorney General
• Auditor
• Secretary of State

Federal Congress
Every person in Minnesota is represented in Congress by three elected individuals, a representative and two senators. Elected officials at the federal level work on aging policies such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid (Medical Assistance). The metro area's Congressional Delegation is:

Senate (Off Site)
The 2 Minnesota Senators serve the entire state.

House of Representatives (Off Site)
The 5 metro area Representatives serve districts.

Representative John Kline (GOP) 1429 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-2302 Phone: (202) 225-2271 Fax: (202) 225-2595	Representative Kline's District:
Representative Michele Bachmann (GOP) 412 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-2306 Phone: (202) 225-2331	Representative Bachmann's District:
Representative Betty McCollum (DFL) 1029 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-2304 Phone: (202) 225-6631 Fax: (202) 225-1968	Representative McCollum's District:
Representative Jim Ramstad (GOP) 103 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-2303 Phone: (202) 225-2871 Fax: (202) 225-6351	Representative Ramstad's District:
Representative Keith Ellison (DFL) 1130 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4755 Fax: (202) 225-4886	Representative Eliison's District:

Updated 07/13/2007