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

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

Lobby Day 2026

Lobby Day Info Sessions 

The Political Council is hosting two Lobby Day Info Sessions to discuss all things Lobby Day, review what to expect for the rally and visits with legislators and help answer member questions. 

Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. 
Teams Link 
Meeting ID: 281 731 345 778 68  
Passcode: x7kR7Uq3 
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Thursday, Feb. 26, at 12 p.m.  
Teams Link 
Meeting ID: 237 342 336 232 12 
Passcode: Zs6uK22S 
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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
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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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Minutes
2022
Political Council Minutes - Feb 2022
Political Council Minutes - Jan 2022
2021
Political Council Minutes - Dec 2021
Political Council Minutes - Nov 2021
Political Council Minutes - Oct 2021
Political Council minutes - Sep 2021
Political Council minutes - Aug 2021
Political Council Minutes - Jul 2021
Political Council Minutes - Jun 2021
Political Council Minutes - May 14, 2021
Political Council Minutes - Apr 30, 2021
Political Council Minutes - Apr 9, 2021
Political Council Minutes - Mar 12, 2021
Political Council Minutes - Feb 2021
Political Council Minutes - Jan 8, 2021
2020
Political Council Minutes - Dec 17, 2020
Political Council Minutes - Dec 11, 2020
Political Council Minutes - Oct 9, 2020
Political Council Minutes - Mar 13, 2020
Political Council Minutes - Mar 02, 2020