Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments for Mental Health Task Force and Commission on Judicial Selection

Press Release

Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointments to the Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force and the Commission on Judicial Selection.

Sue Abderholden -- St. Paul, MN
Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force
Member
Effective: June 6, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2025
New Seat

Eric Abu -- Brooklyn Center, MN
Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force
Member
Effective: June 6, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2025
New Seat

Alex Espadas -- Winona, MN
Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force
Member
Effective: June 6, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2025
New Seat

Martera Nelson -- Red Lake, MN
Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force
Member
Effective: June 6, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2025
New Seat

Talee Vang -- Minneapolis, MN
Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force
Member
Effective: June 6, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2025
New Seat

Jessica Gourneau -- Maplewood, MN
Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force
Member
Effective: June 5, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2025
New Seat

Hoinu Bunce -- Savage, MN
Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force
Member
Effective: June 6, 2022
Term Expires: January 1, 2025
New Seat

About the Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force:

The Culturally Informed and Culturally Responsive Mental Health Task Force will evaluate and make recommendations on improving the provision of culturally informed and culturally responsive mental health services throughout Minnesota. Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's website for more information.

Nathaniel Stumme -- Duluth, MN
Commission on Judicial Selection
At-Large Attorney Member
Effective: June 6, 2022
Term Expires: January 2, 2023
Replacing: Nathan LaCoursiere

About the Commission on Judicial Selection:
The Commission on Judicial Selection solicits, considers, and recommends candidates to the Governor for vacancies in the District Trial Courts and the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. It is a joint commission appointed by the Governor and the Minnesota Supreme Court and includes nine at-large members and four district members from each of Minnesota's ten Judicial Districts.

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. A list of boards and commissions, including open positions, can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.

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