City Of Minneapolis: Saray Garnett-Hochuli Named New Regulatory Services Director

Press release from the City of Minneapolis:

November 29, 2021

The Minneapolis City Council approved the appointment of Regulatory Services Department interim director Saray Garnett-Hochuli to be the department’s new director. 

Prior to being named interim director in July, Garnett-Hochuli served as the department’s deputy director. She is core to the Regulatory Service’s work to create an anti-racist culture for staff and is the executive sponsor of the department’s equity and inclusion team. Her work City government began in the City Assessor’s Office, where she was a residential appraisal manager.  Garnett-Hochuli is an advocate for change and known for her passion, frankness, confidence and commitment to growth.

“We must put unconditional equity in the center of everything that we do.” Garnett-Hochuli said. “In a city where everyone belongs and has true options, choices and possibilities today and every day, we will all thrive.”

Garnett-Hochuli has more than 25 years of executive-level, regional and national real estate management experience. She received a degree in housing studies, with a focus on community development and policy from the University of Minnesota. She’s on the executive board of Neighborhood House and sits on the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library’s Perrie Jones Advisory Committee. She’s also the co-chair of the Youth Board and a former co-chair of the Minneapolis Black Employee network.

The Minneapolis Department of Regulatory Services protects the health, safety and welfare of Minneapolis residents by regulating, inspecting and enforcing laws and ordinances. It's core divisions are Animal Care & Control, Inspections Services, Operations & Engagement and Traffic Control.

This press release was produced by the City of Minneapolis. The views expressed here are the author’s own.