Jim Bier News Today

Olmsted County commissioners held their annual truth-in-taxation hearing to hear from property owners ahead of final decision on proposed 2023 budget later this month.

The regional food bank increased its annual request for support based on increased need and reduced access to manufacturer and retail food donations.

All four are retiring at the end of the year.

Four of seven county commissioners are set to step down from office at the end of the year.

We speculate with some degree of confidence that the roughly 46,000 Olmsted County residents who live outside of Rochester are more likely to know their Olmsted County commissioner than are Rochester's 117,000 residents, who probably are more familiar with their city council member.

Elections staff provided an update on the balloting process and safeguards to address questions raised by Olmsted County Elections Integrity Group members, who left before the presentation.

Election integrity group raises questions about 2020 election with county commissioner and requests to examine voter registration postcards tied to 2022 primary.

State rules don't bar a city candidate from serving as poll workers in neighboring communities.

To the residents of Olmsted County District 5,

Commissioner candidate among four seeking to fill seat being vacated by Jim Bier.