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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Thank you for your support in 2021! In spite of the difficulties of the year, I worked to insure that county continued to serve the needs of the people in the most efficient and cost…
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…
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…
New Project Reduces Hunger for Children A pilot project to provide meals and reduce hunger in Olmsted County has started. The project will hopefully fill gaps that exist in the food distribution process and provide cooked…
DAV Annual Deer Hunt On November 11-13 the 10th Annual Disabled Veterans deer hunt was held at Chesterwoods Park. Mobile equipment (tracked vehicles) was employed to assist Veterans who were not able to walk. 28 veterans participated along…
Welcome Century Heights! At the end of October I went door to door visiting with the residences residing at Century Heights. This new apartment complex recently opened. I visited the new residents to County District 3 and…
Olmsted County Opens a 30 Unit Housing Olmsted County HRA has responded to the community’s need for housing. The Mayowood housing project will have its Ribbon Cutting on October 26. Triple A Rating Moody’s Investors Service…
Road Improvement for SE Rochester The long anticipated improvement to County Road 101 in SE Rochester will begin in Spring 2022. This road used by many people on the south side of my district is the…