Olmsted County employs 900 persons in various positions. Olmsted County Board consists of 7 elected officials. They hear both action items and informational items. All of these meetings are open to the public. The County encompasses all of the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Olmsted County.
County highways do run through some cities, i.e. Rochester.
Yes, every citizen of Olmsted County has a County Commissioner assigned to designated districts. There are 7 counties within Minnesota that have more citizens than Olmsted County. Rochester and Olmsted County have a joint Staff Development program, as well as a co-located Law Enforcement Center. There is also city collaboration outside of Rochester. Yes, every resident of Olmsted County can vote for County Officials.