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provide services in St. Paul. Visits are being made t❑ all suburban cities. <br />Falcon Heights was the first to step up with support, even for 2023. Hennepin <br />County does provide some funding. Most work in Hennepin County is civil <br />advocacy, except there is now a contract with Crystal that includes criminal <br />advocacy. <br />Mayor Denkinger asked what clients say about this service. Barnhill <br />responded that a Shoreview client recently gave testimony about an order for <br />protection that was violated. Then it became a criminal case. The client <br />became part of the safety program with some financial support. The client's <br />response to the process was that they were able to go through it with dignity <br />and that they were respected. A huge part ❑f the role is to help someone feel <br />dignified going through a very difficult situation. <br />Dickinson added that prosecutors do not have the time to discuss personal <br />details with clients. They are focused on the case and the best resolution. <br />Clients say the process is overwhelming and difficult to navigate. It is <br />confusing to request an order for protection and know what information the <br />judge is looking for in order to be sure one is issued. Developing a <br />relationship to listen and have conversations about what the client needs is <br />what Tubman does. That is not the role of the prosecutor. <br />Myrland asked what other non-profit organizations the city supports. <br />Eisenbeisz listed Northeast Youth and Family Services, Northern Lights <br />Variety Band, Shoreview Historical Society, Gallery 96, and Shoreview- <br />Ei n h a usen Sister City Association.. <br />CounciImember Doan commended the work done by Tubman but stated <br />that it is difficult to support one organization and not another. A broader <br />discussion on donations to non -profits is needed. In that meeting he would <br />like to see the list of non -profits the city supports and the amounts being <br />given. <br />It was the consensus of the council t❑ pursue further discussion during the <br />budget process. <br />DISCUSSION REGARDING ELECTION ADMINISTRATION <br />Presentation by Assistant City Manager Renee Eisenbeisz <br />The city manages elections in even years. In 2024, there will be three <br />elections, the Presidential primary in March, State primary in August, and <br />general in November. Planning for the elections will start in September 2023. <br />An analysis of election operations was conducted for presidential years. Staff <br />looked at five areas for the analysis: staff capacity, expanded use of pall pads, <br />3 <br />