Two Ramsey County officials depart for new jobs with city of Bloomington

A pair of Ramsey County officials have taken new jobs recently as assistant city managers in Bloomington.

Kathy Hedin, who has served as the deputy county manager for health and wellness since 2020, will become the suburb’s assistant city manager for external services on July 22.

Elizabeth Tolzmann was chief of staff under former county manager Ryan O’Connor, who took a new job with the Metropolitan Council in February. Tolzmann was hired in May as Bloomington’s assistant city manager for internal services.

Hedin has more than 20 years of experience working in local government, and Bloomington City Manager Jamie Verbrugge said in a news release that her “expertise and vision will be invaluable” in her new role.

“Kathy distinguished herself by her commitment to building trusting relationships, thoughtful and collaborative leadership style, determination, and her great kindness and empathy,” Verbrugge said.

Tolzmann previously served as assistant city manager for Bloomington between 2015 and 2017, and is an adjunct professor of law at University of St. Thomas Law School.