Information of Interest
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…
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…
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…
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: 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…