Political Council

The Political Council’s purpose is to help define legislative priorities, educate members and encourage members to engage in the legislative/political process. Not only will the council set legislative priorities, but also implement strategies to organize around those priorities, political education and election work.

Differences between the:

Political Council vs. Political Action Committee (PAC) vs. Political Fund

 

Best Practice Guidelines

Best Practices when Contacting Elected Officials

Political Council Charter
Political Council Charter
Political Council Bylaws
MAPE Political Council Bylaws

Lobby Day 2026

MAPE Resolutions

Resolutions on the DFL template: 

Resolutions on the GOP template: 

2026 MAPE Legislative Agenda
2026 MAPE Legislative Platform
Political Council Legislative Agenda Forum Presentation

Civic Engagement Officer

Legislative updates are below in the News section.

Common jargon used by lawmakers

News
Events
Officers

Political Council

Officers



Nicole Juan
Human Services Dept
(651) 703-4258
Committee Chair
Local 2101
James Dirth
Human Services Dept
(651) 431-4492
Committee Member
Local 201
Jason Madore
Revenue Dept
(651) 556-3785
Committee Member
Local 401
John Ferrara
MN St Colleges & Universities
(507) 536-5519
Committee Member
Local 2001
Jon VanOeveren
Education Department
(651) 582-8450
Committee Member
Local 1002
Lindsey Franklin
Dentistry Board
Committee Member
Local 101
Marijke Decuir
Health Department
(651) 201-4845
Committee Member
Local 902
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2025
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Political Council Minutes - Mar 2022