Information of Interest

Happy Holidays and Thank You

Have a happy, pleasant, and peaceful Holiday.  I look forward to 2020.  Thank your for your support in 2019. I will continue to keep you informed on county events and Board actions in 2020.  In 2019 I provided…



2020 Levy

What is the “Levy?” The Property Tax Levy is the portion of the budget that is paid for by property taxes.  Property Taxes are the biggest source of funding the budget but there are also other sources.  Other sources…









Give Your Opinion: Graham Park

The city of Rochester is seeking community feedback on the proposed route from the Seneca/Graham Park site to downtown.  It is also seeking your opinion on the type of vehicles that should be used; bus or…


County’s Cost of Burials & Small Businesses in Olmsted County

Do You Know the Cost of Burial? The cost of burying indigent residents is increasing. 2014            $114,299            71 Burials 2015            $148,560            79 Burials 2016            $141,994            76 Burials 2017            $146,667            80 Burials 2018            $199,417            103 Burials The county averaged 65% cremations versus direct burials.  The County’s burial…