Kelly Miller, District 7
Serving residents of the following communities:
Maplewood, North Saint Paul and White Bear Lake
About Kelly Miller
Kelly Miller is the first Native American elected to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and is a proud member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
Born and raised in the Mille Lacs area, Miller has dedicated her career to public service and community advocacy. Her most recent role was serving as the Chief Program Officer at Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul, where she oversaw programs that provide essential services such as food support, housing stability and emergency assistance for families across Ramsey County.
Miller is a graduate of Saint Paul College and is pursuing a degree in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota. Her lived experiences and professional leadership have shaped her commitment to strengthening community services, advancing environmental sustainability and promoting economic prosperity for all residents.
Miller resides in Maplewood with her fiancée and two children. As a mother and community leader, she is dedicated to building a future where every family has the opportunity to thrive. She looks forward to working collaboratively with residents, businesses and local organizations to ensure that Ramsey County remains a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable community for all.
Miller began her term in January 2025.
Committees and commissions
Ramsey County standing committees
- Budget Committee
- Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team Committee
- Health and Wellness Service Team Committee (Vice Chair)
- Housing and Redevelopment Authority
- Information and Public Records Service Team Committee (Vice Chair)
- Legislative Committee
- Regional Rail Authority
- Safety and Justice Service Team Committee (Chair)
- Strategic Team Committee (Chair)
Other boards, committees and commissions
- Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC)
- District X Committee
- Environment & Natural Resources Policy Committee
- Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties
- Gold Line Joint Powers Board (Alternate)
- Heading Home Ramsey - Continuum of Care (Alternate)
- Metropolitan Conservation Districts Joint Powers Board
- Metropolitan Emergency Services Board (2 votes)
- Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Board
- Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards
- National Association of Counties (NACo)
- Environment, Energy & Land Use Steering Committee
- IT Committee
- Large Urban county Caucus
- Large Urban County Caucus Steering Committee
- Northeast Youth and Family Services Board
- Partnership on Waste and Energy (Alternate)
- Ramsey County Dispatch / 800 MHz Subsystem Policy Committee
- Recycling & Energy Board
- Regional Haulers Licensing Board
- TCAAP / Rice Creek Commons Joint Development Authority (Alternate)
- Workforce Innovation Board
- Ain Dah Yung Center
- American Indian Montessori Childcare Center
- ISD 623 American Indian Parent Advisory Committee
- Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Housing Advisory Board
- Tiwahe Foundation
Contact Us
District 7 Office
Commissioner Assistant
M. Kathleen Murphy
651-266-8368
Administrative Assistant
Ramsey County Board Office
Room 220 Courthouse
15 W. Kellogg Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55102