Hennepin County

Overview

Hennepin County is a local government entity in Minnesota, established in 1852, with Minneapolis as its county seat. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, which enacts local ordinances, approves budgets, and oversees county operations. The county administration implements board policies and coordinates with other government agencies to ensure effective service delivery.

The county offers a wide range of public services, including property tax assessment, election administration, transportation planning, solid waste management, and health and human services. It manages over 27,000 acres of parks and recreational facilities for residents and emphasizes transparency and accountability through open government initiatives. The main administrative building, the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, houses courtrooms, county attorney offices, and social services. The county is dedicated to supporting the well-being and development of its diverse population, including families, seniors, and businesses.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 612-348-3000
• Website: hennepin.us
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hennepin-county

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• healthcare partnerships
• health and social programs
• public safety infrastructure
• disability services
• recycling programs
• library services
• infrastructure management
• parks and recreation
• services
• homelessness support
• digital portals
• government
• infrastructure maintenance
• transportation systems
• transportation
• regional planning
• transit investment
• community collaboration
• library system management
• public services
• environmental stewardship
• waste management
• digital government services
• community development
• public safety
• public safety technology
• youth and family programs
• public safety programs
• public health
• online service portals
• public transportation
• public administration
• social services
• social support
• local government
• community health initiatives
• public law enforcement
• urban planning
• environmental management
• legal services
• gis mapping
• public records management
• legislative bodies
• environmental education
• recycling and composting
• healthcare
• education
• transportation & logistics
• health, wellness & fitness
• transportation/trucking/railroad
• health care
• hospital & health care

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET
• Amazon AWS
• Google Tag Manager
• MailJet
• Microsoft Application Insights
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Outlook
• Qualtrics
• Typekit

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches