We are part of The Trust Project.
ROCHESTER — The Olmsted County sheriff is an elected official who oversees the department, but county commissioners set the department's budget and oversee some projects.
With that in mind, candidates for five commissioner seats on the Nov. 8 ballot were asked: Is there a role for county commissioners to play in encouraging changes to the way the department operates? If so, what changes would you like to see made?
Here's how they responded:
District 1
Laurel Podulke-Smith
Loring Stead
District 2
Gabe Perkins
Dave Senjem
District 3
Karl Johnson
Gregg Wright
District 4
Brian Mueller
Kindra Ramaker
District 5
Catherine Davis
Michelle Rossman
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses describing how a commissioner can help residents better understand how county government operates
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses describing the qualities needed for a commissioner and what prompted them to run for office.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related to priorities for tax dollars collected to address housing issues.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related to spending priorities as the county continues to deal with challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related how the county could help encourage more building and development.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related potential development of the county-owned property that once housed a Seneca Foods canning facility.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses regarding how commissioners should work with the county sheriff.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses regarding where they might see need for added county resources and support.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses to a recent report highlighting 42 recommendations for addressing race and racism as a public health issue in Olmsted County.
Candidates for five commissioner seats were asked to submit video responses related to what they see as a primary goal for Olmsted County to achieve next year.
