The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has been providing affordable housing for many people and continues to work with other agencies to bring more affordable housing to the county. In 2018 the following occurred: Community…
Olmsted County has been notified about a phone scam where a taxpayer was asked to verify if they pay their property taxes via automatic withdrawal and for their bank account information. The call came from a…
Check your Tax Statement and Property Valuation Notice The 2018 Property Tax Statements and Property Valuation Notices will be mailed on or before March 28. Please review your valuation notice; if you believe the classification…
2018 State Legislative Priorities 1. Regional Behavioral Health Crisis Program and Permanent Supportive Housing: Support legislation that strengthens statewide mental health initiatives and address gaps in the current behavior health systems as well as enhances permanent…
There will be a Truth in Taxation meeting on December 7th at 7:00PM at the Government Center Board room.
At an open meeting on November 7, the County Board discussed the current and future needs of the County’s aging population. (Read the Post Bulletin article, “Are we ready for growing senior needs?” http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/county-keep-sights-on-growing-senior-needs/article_d99886d5-b68c-51f8-a833-89f996b459e1.html I…
At an open meeting on October 31 the County HRA Board discussed affordable housing and what the county can do to provide housing. You can read the Post Bulletin’s article on the Board’s discussion. http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/what-s-the-right-path-for-hra/article_d1b5adb2-382d-563a-8a1d-3facdb1310f9.html…
Minnesota Legislature Must do Better The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners wrote the following Opinion Editorial which was published in the Post Bulletin. I supported the OpEd because I believe the State Legislature did not meet its…
The Minnesota Legislature had choices. I believe they made the wrong choice. The Minnesota Legislature could have used surplus tax money to reduce property taxes and make owning a home more affordable. Additionally, the tax…
Budget Review The Board continues to study the county budget and is meeting with department heads to review efficiencies and personnel issues. Sheriff’s Office Body Cameras The Olmsted County Sheriff Deputies are now required…
Here are some general costs for improvements and changes in Olmsted County: Traffic Signal …