December 11, 2025
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Ramsey County appoints housing stability director

Ramsey County announced Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, that it has appointed a new Housing Stability Director to lead county programs that address homelessness, eviction prevention and supportive housing. The position will oversee policy and service coordination across county departments and partners serving residents in Saint Paul and Ramsey County.

Housing Local Government

📌 Key Facts

  • County: Ramsey County (Twin Cities metro)
  • Action: Appointment of a Housing Stability Director
  • Announcement date: Dec. 11, 2025

📊 Relevant Data

In the Twin Cities metro area, which includes Ramsey County, 45% of adults experiencing homelessness identified as Black or African American in the 2023 Minnesota Homeless Study.

Single Night Count of People Experiencing Homelessness — Minnesota House of Representatives

In the Twin Cities metro area, which includes Ramsey County, 18% of adults experiencing homelessness identified as Native American in the 2023 Minnesota Homeless Study.

Single Night Count of People Experiencing Homelessness — Minnesota House of Representatives

Black Minnesotans are 11 times more likely to experience homelessness than White Minnesotans according to the 2024 Point-in-Time Count.

Housing Disparities Dashboard — Minnesota Housing

Native American Minnesotans are 31 times more likely to experience homelessness than White Minnesotans according to the 2024 Point-in-Time Count.

Housing Disparities Dashboard — Minnesota Housing

Ramsey County has a shortage of 18,000 affordable rental housing units.

Tackling Homelessness Together — Minnesota Senate

In 2023, the population of Ramsey County was 58.7% White (Non-Hispanic), 14.9% Asian (Non-Hispanic), and 12% Black or African American (Non-Hispanic).

Ramsey County, MN — Data USA

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Ramsey County names a new housing stability director
Twincities by Imani Cruzen December 11, 2025