Public invited to listening session for community center director recruitment

Public Information Coordinator Nick Cusick

The University of Minnesota Extension and Cook County Government are inviting interested community members to provide input regarding the recruitment of a new director for the Cook County Community Center at a public listening session at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 17.

Current Cook County Community Center/ Extension Director Diane Booth will retire later this year. County officials are seeking input from residents on priorities that should be considered in the search for a new director.

The event is open to the public and can be attended in-person in the Commissioners Room at the Cook County Courthouse or virtually through Zoom. There will be limited space available at the courthouse, so those interested in attending in person are required to RSVP by May 12. Participants who plan to attend in person are requested to have been vaccinated and will be required to follow all social distancing and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Masks will be required.

Those interested are also invited to submit questions regarding Booth’s replacement and the community center in advance of the meeting.

Event details:

What: Public Information Session on the future of the Cook County Community Center.

When: 3 p.m., Monday, May 17.

Where: Commissioners Room at the Cook County Courthouse or virtually via Zoom. RSVPs are required for in-person attendance by May 12.

Why: To discuss the replacement of Community Center Director Diane Booth, who is retiring later this year.

To submit questions as well as RSVP for in-person attendance email April Zimmer, Executive Administrative Assistant, at April.Zimmer@co.cook. mn.us or call at 218-387- 3602

Contact: April Zimmer, Executive Administrative Assistant, 218-387-3602 or April.Zimmer@co.cook. mn.us.