Ramsey County has ushered in a new chapter in governance and administration with the appointment of Jason Yang as Chief Clerk – Director of Administrative Services, a leadership role aimed at bolstering the operations of the County Manager's Office.
A rigorous selection process initiated in April concluded with Yang's ascension to the role, as announced by County Manager Ling Becker, Ramsey County, with its rich tapestry of cultures and peoples, is a beacon of diversity within the Twin Cities metro region and Yang's appointment marks a significant moment, one that underscores the county's dedication to its resident-first ethos and its untiring pursuit of operational transparency and strategic alignment, sustaining the vibrancy of the second-most populous county in Minnesota.
In a statement obtained by Ramsey County's newsroom, Becker expressed confidence in Yang's capabilities, "Jason brings a wealth of knowledge in governance and administration that will help advance the county’s resident-first mission." In the role, Yang will preside over a spectrum of critical tasks including the county’s agenda review process and public meeting systems as well as directing the Electronic Board Document Management System, and interfacing with the Charter Commission while forging paths within the daily grind of the County Manager's Office.
Yang steps into this office with a notable legacy of impactful service as Interim Chief Clerk – Director of Administrative Services since the previous October, and a tenure within the Ramsey County Manager’s Office starting back in 2022 – a tenure that has seen the execution of strategic imperatives, the establishment of protocols to streamline operations, furthermore, the cultivation of a talented, multidisciplinary team that has already left a mark through, among other things, a revamped recruitment process for the county’s advisory boards bolstering citizen engagement.
Before joining Ramsey County's governance framework, Yang had imprinted his expertise across various institutions, including the University of Minnesota, The Mentor Network, and Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health – his academics rooted in a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Yang articulated his sentiments in an aura of honor, "I am honored to join Ramsey County in this capacity," and echoed his anticipation for fostering greater transparency and system support for staff and residents in tandem with the county's lofty ideals of innovation, equity, and dedicated public service.
With Yang helming the ship as of July 21, 2025, the County Manager's Office and the broader Ramsey County operations anticipate a renewed wave of efficiency, transparency, and strategic governance calibrated to the nuances and needs of its diverse populace.
