Nicollet County Commissioner: District 4
2024 Candidate Comparison
County Commissioner
The state of Minnesota is divided into 87 counties, each responsible for things like tax administration, elections, transportation, parks and water management, health and human services, law enforcement, and courts. The County Board consists of 5 commissioners who are elected to set policy and make decisions which govern the county. A commissioner’s term of office is 4 years. The County Board of Commissioners is responsible for establishing overall goals and future direction for the county and for serving on policy-specific sub-committees related to topics of parks, public health, public safety, day care centers, libraries, nursing homes, etc. The board sets the budget for each county department, approves contracts, appoints officials to carry out resolutions and policies, and appoints citizen commissions and committees.
The County Board also approves purchases and expenditures, sets the tax levy, and develops a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) which addresses the anticipated needs of the County. The commissioners make decisions which include county buildings and furnishings, land acquisition, computer equipment, office machines, and vehicles. The board also establishes priorities for the construction and repair for county ditches, and approves plans for development and expansion of the county park.
Candidate | Mark Dehen (incumbent; unopposed) |
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