Issues of Importance for Washington County
Counties remain highly dependent on property taxes to finance state-mandated programs. This reliance is especially significant in the health and human services and public safety / criminal justice areas. The Washington County Board of Commissioners urges the state to examine how local government services should be funded, including diversifying the funding sources available to local government. Growth in state aid to local governments should be linked to growth in state mandates.
For more information, view the county's
2022 Legislative Agenda
This includes legislative priorities from the
Association of Minnesota Counties and the
Minnesota Inter-County Association.
2022 Legislative Agenda
Expanded Bus Route 363 – Red Rock Corridor, Phase I Implementation