If you live in Eden Prairie, you are also a citizen of Hennepin County. Hennepin County is the largest county in the state of Minnesota in terms of its population, wealth, and economic activity. It is the 15th largest county in the United States by population. It is a driving force in Minnesota culturally and politically.
Eden Prairie is represented by two Commissioners on the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.
Randy Johnson, Commissioner, District #5
Most of Eden Prairie (everything south of Valley View Road) is represented by District 5 Commissioner Randy Johnson. Commissioner Johnson is currently the chair of the Hennepin County Board. He is a veteran County Commissioner. He is well known across the United States in County Government circles. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer on county government.
Here’s a map of his district:
Linda Koblick, Commissioner, District #6
Commissioner Linda Koblick is a rookie on the Hennepin County Commission. She was elected to her first term on the Commission in 2002. She is not a rookie in politics, however. Before joining the Commission as the representative for District #6, Commissioner Koblick was a member of the Minnetonka Charter Commission and the Minnetonka City Council.
Here’s a map of District #6:
Commissioner Koblick also took time to speak to the local morning Rotary Club in Eden Prairie last week. Here’s a quick shot of her with former state senator Roy Terwilliger:
Get to know your County Commissioner. They are important.
