I’m Gregg Wright
Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving as your County Commissioner for another term. Early voting starts September 23. I ask for your vote and continued support. I will continue to guide the county with…
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I look forward to serving the people of District 3 in 2022
I Walk The Line I am walking my district, talking to folks, and leaving a note reminding them of my website and the early voting start date. I look forward to visiting with my constituents about…
A lot of updates: Land Use, Taxes, County Services for Veterans, Oxbow Park, And More!
Housing Olmsted County is an active participant in the Housing Coalition. You can see progress made by the Coalition at 9thAvenue SE (South of 4th Street) where Row Homes are being built. The Row Homes allow for more…
Updates: Early In Person Voting, Infrastructure Money, Walz Dissatisfaction Letter, Oats, and Walking the District!
September 23. Early In-Person Voting Starts at the Elections Office Early in-person voting will start on September 23 at the Olmsted County elections office located at 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 300. Early voting is convenient and…
Updates on: court backlog, residential survey results, saving money, and senior housing!
Backlog of Court Cases The pandemic was responsible for creating a backlog of court cases; however, the County Attorney’s Office is reducing the back log. In November 2021 the total number of cases backlogged was 704. By…
Updates on: Road Improvements, Graham Park Plaza, and Property Taxes
Ten Ton and An Improved Way to Shoppes on Maine The folks in the south end of District 3 will soon have an improved road to Shoppes on Maine and access to Highway 63. Road work…
Updates on: a new county assessor, fentanyl & methamphetamine, ARPA funds, Senior Housing, State Legislature, and GLUP
New County Assessor Julie Hackman was sworn in as Count Assessor at the May 3 Board Meeting. The appointment is tentative until it is approved by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. This appointment was necessary because the…
Updates: Redistricting, Door Knocking, Federal Investment, & Housing
New Area Added to District 3 As a result of the population growth of Olmsted County, the Commissioner Districts have changed to equalize the number of people in each district. The County Planning Department created six…
Updates on: Property Taxes, County Aid, A Minute with Gregg, and More!
Property Values Increased across the State Property Values increased in Minnesota. Here is a summary of the property value increases by county. More Videos on the County Website Many people prefer the video message on…
Updates: Lots of Updates in the County!!
Apply to be an Election Assistant in the 2022 Elections A special election for the First Congressional Seat is needed because of the death of Rep. Jim Hagedorn. The election will take place on Tuesday, August…
Updates: City Sales Tax, Frontline Workers, Quality of Life, & Century High School Intersection Improvement Meeting
Rochester City Local Option Sales Tax The Rochester City Council has begun discussion about continuing a Local Option Sales Tax. The City of Rochester can have a “city sales tax” (Local Option Sales Tax) if it…
Updates: Resident Survey, Credit Rating, and Water & Soil
Resident Survey You may be randomly selected to do an Olmsted County survey. Through a random selection process, 4,200 households will receive a survey. Instruction will accompany the survey. Every three years a survey is taken. If you receive…
Updates: Omicron in Olmsted County and Solid Waste
Public Health is projecting that the COVID out break has/or will soon reach its peak in Olmsted County. A rapid decline in cases is projected by the end of the month. Here are some quick facts from…
Highlights of 2021
Here is a partial list of the highlights of 2021. 2021 was dominated by COVID so it is with pleasure that we all can say good-bye to 2021 and look forward to a better 2022. January…