WHEREAS, Commissioner Linda Higgins joined the Hennepin County Board in 2013, and has faithfully served the residents of North and Northeast Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, St. Anthony, Plymouth and the rest of Hennepin County with a commitment to excellence, dedication to service and compassionate advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Higgins has successfully leveraged a long history of public service into key partnerships across state and federal government; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Higgins has demonstrated a commitment to lift up the most vulnerable in our communities, with her advocacy for the vital health care and social services work done by Hennepin Health Care, Heading Home Hennepin, NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center and the regional Hennepin County Human Service Centers; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Higgins has supported important work to stabilize communities and preserve our housing stock; and
WHEREAS, with her collaborative support of the Bottineau Transitway and Penn Avenue and Lowry Avenue Community Works programs, Commissioner Higgins has championed a modern, multimodal transportation system in District 2 and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Higgins’ love for and pride in her community has been evident in her enthusiasm for events such as celebrations of the North Minneapolis Human Service Center and Webber Park Library openings, and the recent Armistice Day observance on Victory Memorial Drive; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Higgins’ curiosity and love for books and learning has translated into ardent support for our libraries; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Higgins is wrapping up a long career of public service, capped by her time on the County Board, and her colleagues will miss her passion for her community, her advocacy and her dedication; therefore