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Public Safety Advisory Council

Our Advisory Councils are committed to seeking, empowering, and impacting communities by ensuring diverse member voices are represented in regional decision-making. Members serve as ambassadors, fostering continuous improvement and shared responsibility to create meaningful change.

Remer public safety vehicle

Members of the Public Safety Advisory Council

Advisory council members serve four-year terms and represent a range of pubic safety roles. The council includes:

  • Nine members from police, fire, sheriff, first response, or municipal ambulance services in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties
  • One public safety-adjacent member, such as those in public health, social services, or county attorney roles
  • One member from the Leech Lake Tribal Police
  • One state-level public safety member
  • Three Sourcewell Board members

Current members:

Chad Emery, Term ends: December 2026

Naomi Plautz, Term ends: December 2026

Tim Holmes, Term ends: December 2026

At-large member: Steve Flaherty

*Sourcewell provides no compensation for participation or travel.