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…
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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: 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…
Updates on: DAV Deer Hunt, Community Health, Redistricting, and Homelessness
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…
Updates on: Century Heights, Foster Care Provider Needs, Highway 101, Homesteading, County Land Use, and Redistricting
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…
Updates on Housing, County Investment Rating, Redistricting, and the Corn Tower
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…
Updates on Road Improvements, Zero Carbon Energy, Preliminary Levy, ECHO, and Finances
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…
Updates: Census Results, Redistricting, The County Corn Tower, and COVID-19
Rapid Growth in Olmsted County The 2020 Census data reveals that Olmsted is the fourth fastest growing county in Minnesota. Olmsted grew at a rate of 12.9% from the 2010 Census. The fastest growing county…
Updates & Videos on: Volunteers needed, SERCC, COVID 19, County Fair, ARPA, Low Income Housing, and Rabies Vaccines
Volunteer Drivers Needed If you have time and want to help, please know that volunteer drivers provide a great service to the people living in the county. Clients of Olmsted County, who do not have transportation,…
Updates: County finances, Law enforcement community outreach, New landfill cell, Retiring flags, Community united event, And Age friendly in Olmsted County!
Olmsted’s Finances Are Managed Well Olmsted County received good audit with “no significant deficiencies” from Baker Tilly US accounting firm for managing the county’s money. As a steward of the County’s tax dollars, I work hard…