i supported an additional $125,000 for dredging of Lake Zumbro with the caveat that Wabasha County and Rochester Public Utilities will also increase their contributions in a proportionate amount and the property owners around the…
The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has been providing affordable housing for many people and continues to work with other agencies to bring more affordable housing to the county. In 2018 the following occurred: Community…
Keeping Drunk Drivers off the Road Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Arrests From October 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, Sheriff Deputies arrested 103 drivers for DWI. Roads and Bridges Counties across the U.S. are…
The smartest investment we can make in our state’s future is securing a foundation of strong communities and stable homes for all Minnesotans. We thrive when families have a decent place to lay their…
On Tuesday, August 7, county commissioners met with representatives from SRF consulting Group Inc. (SRF is doing the 20-year DMC transportation plan). The commissioners expressed their concern that the transportation plan’s focus is only on the…
National Night Out takes place the first Tuesday night in August every summer. This is an event to promote neighborhood friendship and to reduce neighborhood crime. It is a good opportunity for people to get to know…
Jacob Allen has been appointed as a new judge for the Third Judicial District. The Swearing-InCeremony will be held during the afternoon of Friday, August 31. Allen will begin hearing cases on September 24.
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Department has a strong working relationship with Victim Services. Both the Sheriff’s Office and the Rochester Police Department give priority to sexual assaults. I support the county’s efforts to provide assistance to victims…
Graham Briggs, the Director of Olmsted County Public Health, recently was interviewed on KTTC TV regarding recent National outbreaks of Salmonella. You can view the interview with this link: http://www.kttc.com/story/38770701/2018/07/30/10-active-salmonella-investigations-in-us-but-why-so-many The Olmsted County Health Department is responsible…
Every summer I have walked through my neighborhoods and talked with people. This summer is no exception. I have visited with many people. When people are not available, I have left my contact information and website address. If you…
Homeowners and Renters have less than a month to file for a Property Tax Refund. August 15 is the deadline to file. Households with income of up to $110,000.00 are eligible. Last year the average homeowner refund was about…
The bidding for dredging Lake Zumbro will be open on July 31. After about 6 years of planning, procuring permits, working with lake homeowners and townships Olmsted County will open the bidding on July 31. The…
Olmsted County is in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. (There are 10 Judicial Districts in Minnesota.) The Third Judicial District encompasses Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties. The court reviews the number…
Current openings include: Chester Sewer Advisory Board: 1 position Community Services Advisory Board: 0 positions open at this time. Environmental Commission: current application on hold, for information call 328.6214 Extension Committee: 3 positions (for information call…