T-21 Public Hearing and Vote
Olmsted County voted to establish a county ordinance that will prohibit sale of tobacco and nicotine products to anyone under the age of 21. The County Board passed the ordinance with four commissioners in support and…
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Updates: Budget Forecast, Regional Behavioral Health Crisis Facility, and Tobacco
February State Budget Forecast Decreases The state budget surplus is projected at $1.05 billion. This is $500 million less than the November forecast. Lower state tax revenues and a slowing economy was the economists’ reason for the…
Tobacco Tax Reduction at the State Legislature
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…
Updates and Positions: June 6th
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…