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    Olmsted County boards, commissions, and community leaders who serve on them

    Olmsted County boards, commissions, and community leaders who serve on them

    Group picture of Commissioners Bob Hopkins, Michelle Rossman, David Senjem, Gregory Wright, Laurel Podulke-Smith, Brian Mueller, and Mark Thein

    The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners are elected officials that represent Olmsted County residents. Commissioners enact local ordinances, approve budgets, and provide leadership and direction to the county. Olmsted County has seven commissioners, each representing their county district.

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Picture of Commissioner Gregory Wright

Gregg Wright

Olmsted County Commissioner, Third District

Picture of Commissioner Gregory Wright

Picture of Commissioner Mark Thein

Mark Thein

Olmsted County Commissioner, Seventh District

Picture of Commissioner Mark Thein

Laurel Podulke Smith

Laurel Podulke-Smith

Olmsted County Commissioner, First District

Laurel Podulke Smith

Commissioner Brian Mueller

Brian Mueller

Olmsted County Commissioner, Fourth District

Commissioner Brian Mueller

Commissioner Michelle Rossman

Michelle Rossman

Olmsted County Commissioner, Fifth District

Commissioner Michelle Rossman

Commissioner David Senjem

David Senjem

Olmsted County Commissioner, Second District

Commissioner David Senjem

Photo of Commissioner Bob Hopkins

Bob Hopkins

Olmsted County Commissioner, Sixth District

Photo of Commissioner Bob Hopkins

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