Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving as your County Commissioner for another term. I will continue to guide the county with fiscal responsibility while meeting the responsibilities for public health, family assistance, housing,…
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Aaa Olmsted County has again achieved the Aaa bond rating from Moody’s. It attests to excellent financial management of the county. The bond rating directly reflects on lowering costs to the county and keeping our levy rate…
$8.7 Million Olmsted County has distributed to small businesses and non-profits about $8.7 Million. The money came from the State of Minnesota, Federal Government, and County Funds. $7 Million was distributed to small business $1.7 Million…
Vaccination Site Changes Again The State of Minnesota has changed the vaccination process and sites again. Many of us continue to be frustrated with the lack of specific information about where and when to get vaccinated. Here…
Covid Relief for Small Businesses and Non-Profits start applications on January 22 The State of Minnesota has provided Covid Relief money for small businesses, including 501c8 and 501c19 that serve food and beverages, and non-profit…
Olmsted County is collaborating with the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Zoo to insure that the American Bison genetics are kept pure. Olmsted County’s bison herd was found to be among the most genetically…
I look forward to serving the people of District 3 in 2021 Thank you for your support in 2020. In spite of the difficulties of the year, I worked to insure that county continued to serve…
Olmsted County Launches it new Website: www.olmstedcounty.gov View Olmsted County’s new and improved website. I supported the cost of the website development so that the people can find County Information easier, do business, apply for services on…
The Seneca Plan Site The Seneca Plant on 12th Street and 3rd Avenue is in the process of being Demolished. Work on the tear down began December 1 and will continue through January. The restoration and painting of the…
Donations Needed for the Warming Center The Warming Center is currently seeking donations of hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and shaving supplies), cleaning supplies (disinfectant spray, wipes, bleach, laundry detergent, and…
Low Income Senior Citizen and Supportive Housing Construction for a supportive housing apartment building has started. The project located on Mayowood road will cost about $8.4 million. The project received Housing Infrastructure Bonds from the state of…
Seneca Site Demolition Rachel Contracting has been awarded the contract to Demolish the Seneca building. The bid also included Restoration and Painting the Corn Tower. The accepted Bid was $1,098,013. Demotion could start this year but is not…
The Appeals court ruled that absentee ballots must be received by November 3 before the close of polls. Mail in ballots, regardless of postmark, must be received by November 3 in order to be counted. For more…
Deconcentration The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) implements a policy of “Deconcentration;” this is an HRA term that means that HRA clients are housed throughout the community in mixed income apartments and neighborhoods. This creates healthy…
Olmsted Receives Top Credit Rating Olmsted County received an Aaa credit rating from Moody’s Investor Service and AAA from Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings. These are the best ratings an organization can receive. It is an affirmation…