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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
13,600 Trees and 2,592 Live Plants The annual sale sponsored by the Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District sold 13,600 trees to 248 customers this year. Also, this is the first year that SWCD sold…
Greater Zumbro River Watershed Joint Powers The County Board approved the Joint Powers Agree for the Greater Zumbro River Watershed. The One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) allows the counties to develop a comprehensive water management plan…