Ryan O’Connor assumed the role of Ramsey County Manager in 2018. On this episode we discuss his path in life and what led him to serve as the executive of Minnesota’s second most populous county. Topics covered include how to manage a $750 million budget, Ramsey County’s COVID response, homelessness in the metro and more.

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