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   (St. Paul, MN)— The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) is pleased to announce the election of Cass County Commissioner Neal Gaalswyk to serve as association President in 2024.  

As president of AMC, Gaalswyk presides over board of directors meetings, serves at the primary spokesperson for the association and represents AMC at both state and nationwide meetings. 

2024 AMC Executive Committee, from left to right: Secretary-Treasurer Lisa Fobbe (Sherburne), First Vice President Mike Slavik (Dakota), President Neal Gaalswyk (Cass), Second Vice President Larry Lindor (Pope), and Past President Mary Jo McGuire (Ramsey). Photo submitted.

   Other 2024 AMC Officers elected this week include:

   • Mike Slavik, Dakota County Commissioner,    AMC First Vice President 

   • Larry Lindor, Pope County Commissioner, AMC Second Vice President

   • Mary Jo McGuire, Ramsey County Commissioner, AMC Past President

   •  Lisa Fobbe, Sherburne County Commissioner, AMC Secretary/Treasurer

   AMC has been serving Minnesota’s 87 counties since 1909. AMC is a voluntary statewide organization that assists the state’s 87 counties in providing effective county governance to the people of Minnesota. The association works closely with the legislative and administrative branches of government in seeing that legislation and policies favorable to counties are enacted. In addition, the association provides educational programs, training, research and communications for county officials.

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