Administration

Mission Statement

Wright County provides fiscally responsible, quality services through innovation, leadership, and compassion. 


Role of Administration


The Administration Department:
1. Implements policies and decisions as directed by the County Board of  Commissioners;
2. Administrates the County budget; and
3. Performs Human Resources, Risk Management, Facilities Services, Safety, Law Library,     and Building Care and Maintenance functions of County Government.
    

Current County Projects

  

The County is moving toward all county services being located on one campus, off of Braddock Avenue. The Justice Center was completed in 2020. Currently the new Government Center is under construction with occupancy tentatively set for December 2021.  
             

Employment Opportunities


View job openings and application information.       
  


Bids & Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

There are no Bids or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) at this time.

Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation

On June 13, 2017 the Wright County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 17-30 implementing a special ½ percent County-wide sales tax to fund transportation.

Revenue generated from the sales tax is dedicated to fund transportation related projects identified in the Sales Tax Implementation Plan. Resolution 17-30 limits the collection of the sales tax to the period of October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2022 or until revenues are raised.

A Public Hearing was held at the 5-04-17 County Board Meeting. Information presented at the Public Hearing may be viewed below:

Sales Tax Presentation

Local Option Sales Tax Information Sheet

See also the following information from the Department of Revenue:

Minnesota Department of Revenue Information Sheet  on Local Sales and Use Tax

Call the Minnesota Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax Division at 651-296-6181 or 1-800-657-3777, or email them at salesuse.tax@state.mn.us with any questions or comments.