Truth in Taxation Meeting at 7PM on December 6th
The Truth in Taxation meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Government Center at 7:00 PM on December 6, 2018. At this meeting the County Board will discuss the proposed property tax…
Absentee (Early) Voting increases in the November 6 Election
Absentee voting increased to 24.4% of votes cast in the November 6 Elections. In the November 4, 2014 election the absentee votes made up 10.6% of the votes cast. Election Day Voter registration was 5747 in…
Disabled Veteran’s Deer Hunt
Olmsted County Parks hosted disabled Vietnam and beyond veterans for a deer hunt at Chesterwoods. Park staff and volunteers assist the vets to hunting stands placed throughout the park. Some veterans used the park’s track chair. This year…
Mark Your Calendar for Zoo Dazzle
December 7 and 8, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Zoo Dazzle at Oxbow Park and the Zollman Zoo is a fund raiser for the Friends of Oxbow and it is a great family event. (The…
Levies and Surrounding Counties’ Levies
Compare the preliminary levies set by surrounding counties. Before levies are set in December, each county sets a preliminary levy. The county finance department then develops a budget based on the values and goals set…
Curbside Voting & Real ID
Curbside Voting and Early voting If it is difficult for you to walk or stand, you can try the curbside voting service at Olmsted County’s Early Voting site at 1421 3rdAve SE, Second Floor. There are…
Updates: Census, Human Rights Commission, Real ID, Jumping Worm
Census 2020 Planning has begun for the 2020 Census. The results of the census will determine the distribution of Federal and State funding. Additionally, it will determine the number of Minnesota’s Congressional seats. It is important that everyone…
Property Tax Refunds: Good News
I supported an effort by PRL (Property Real Estate and Licensing) to promote Minnesota’s property tax refund system. I believe that this is an important method to insure that low-income homeowners can receive assistance to…
Updates: Medicare Open Enrollment, Home Modifications for Aging, and the Flu
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15 If you still have questions a good source to begin looking for answers is the Senior Linkage Line. The Hours are Monday – Thursday 8am to 6pm. The Friday hours are…
Updates: Community Health, Bierman House, Property Taxes
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Olmsted County has mailed to 2,000 randomly selected households a questionnaire to determine the health needs of Olmsted County. If you received one, please complete the survey and return it. You will…
Updates: Transportation, Lake Zumbro Update, and Building Better Roads
Long Range Transportation Plan Olmsted County is required to update its Long Range Transportation Plan every five years. The LRTP must include the entire county and have a twenty year horizon. The plan will guide future development…
Absentee Voting and President Trump Visit
Absentee Voting Absentee Voting has begun in Olmsted County. You can Vote 8 AM – 5PM, Monday through Friday. The Absentee (Early) Voting office is at 1421 3rdAvenue SE, in Rochester. President Trump will be in Rochester…
Liveable Community, MERC, and Minnesota Real ID
Creating a “Liveable Community” A “Liveable” Community is safe and secure, has affordable and appropriate housing, diverse transportation options, and supportive community features and services. In the City for Good, AARP Minnesota, and Family Service Rochester…
Changes in Medicare Cost Plans – Very Important Update
Medicare Cost Plans are ending on December 31, 2018. If your are affected by this, you should have received a letter from the Centers for Medicare an Medicaid Services informing you that your current Medicare Cost…