Peter McLaughlin, 4th District

Hiawatha, the state's first light-rail line, runs from Bloomington to Minneapolis and opened in 2004.

Commissioner McLaughlin

Welcome to my website. It is an honor to represent the people of the 4th Hennepin County Commissioner District. I'm proud to serve you by working on:

• Light Rail Transit – Hennepin County helped make light rail transit a reality when the Hiawatha Line opened. We continue to advance the creation of a regional transit network as members of the Counties Transit Improvement Board.
• Cool County Initiative – Hennepin County is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by the year 2050.
• Hennepin County Library – We operate a premier 41-library system, serving both city and suburban Hennepin County.
• Education – With the Accelerating Graduation by Reducing Achievement Disparities (A-GRAD) initiative, we’re developing a long range plan to ensure all Hennepin County youth graduate from high school.

Commissioner McLaughlin's events and updates

Projects & Initiatives

Learn more about projects and initiatives I’m involved with:

• Cool County
• Counties Transit Improvement Board
• Fort Snelling Upper Post – We do not own the Upper Post, nor do we have any legal responsibility for the site, but, along with a core group of supporters, we have been instrumental in finding resources to stabilize the buildings and pursue options and potential redevelopment for the site.
• Hennepin County Library
• Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority – We are envisioning and implementing the creation of a regional transit network; learn more about individual lines and projects.
• The Interchange in downtown Minneapolis – will unite transit and development creating a civic space connecting multiple transportation options, supporting a vibrant regional economy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing mobility.

Leadership Positions

Hennepin County

• Chair, Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority
• Chair, Public Works, Energy & Environment Committee
• Co-Chair, Intergovernmental Committee

Other Positions

• Chair, Counties Transit Improvement Board
• Chair, Fort Snelling Upper Post Task Force
• Member, Central Corridor Management Committee
• Member, Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program Policy Board
• Member, Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board
• Member, Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board