Articles by greggwright
Updates for the end of 2022
2022 Election No incidences were reported at any of the polling places. The election ballot board is made up of eight people. The eight ballot board members represent both major political parties. Following the ballot board’s determination, the…
Re-election!
I look forward to serving the people of District 3 in 2023-24. I thank the voters for re-electing me and for their continued support. I also welcome the constituents who have been added to District 3 in…
Updates: Completion of County 101, Money for Fentanyl Victims, American Rescue Plan Monies, and Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus!
Money to Help Victims of Addiction The County joined in a lawsuit against manufacturers of opioids. Opioids chemicals that are artificial heroine such as Fentanyl. The lawsuit was nationwide. Olmsted will receive its first payment of $137,963 this…
Video Post – Videos Provide Information!!!
Videos Provide Information Video presentation make it easier to learn and understand important information. I have pushed our staff to produce more videos and put them on the Website so that more information is available and…
I look forward to serving the people of District 3 in 2024-25
I look forward to serving the people of District 3 in 2024 Thank you for your support in 2023; you elected me with over 66% of votes. In spite of the difficulties of the year caused…
Updates! Veterans and Fly Fishing, Soil Health, Study on Racial Disparities, & Waste to Energy!!
Veterans and Fly Fishing Olmsted County Veteran Services partnered with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to sponsor a fly fishing retreat Veterans. Twenty-five veterans and their families participated. The event was funded by the DAV and the…
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: Infrastructure Money, Walz Dissatisfaction Letter, Oats, and Walking the District!
Federal Infrastructure Money The county has contracted with Aurora Strategies to assist us in applying for Federal Grants and to lobby for federal dollars for our infrastructure projects. Aurora Strategies works with Downs Government Affairs, a…
I’m Gregg Wright
Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving as your County Commissioner for another term. I ask for your vote and continued support. I will continue to guide the county with fiscal responsibility while…
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…