Administration

 Mission Statement
 

   
    Wright County will provide its Citizens with responsive government and quality services in a     fiscally responsible manner through innovation, leadership, and dedication. 

  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

  
  
     1. The new courts facility, named the Justice Center, is currently under construction, and is estimated to open in Spring 2020.
      2. Capital Improvement Plan: Energy efficient upgrades to building systems;   
     3. Implementation of County Board initiatives to increase transparency of County Operations.
        
  Recent Developments  
  
       On Jan. 15, 2019 the Wright County Board of Commissioners voted to remove the Office of County Coordinator and establish an Office of County Administrator . Lee R. Kelly was appointed to the Office of County Administrator, effective 1-16-19.
      

  Employment Opportunities


      View job openings and application information.       
 


Bids & Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

  1. Wright County Tactical Training Center CMa RFP
  2. Tactical Training Center CMa RFP Addendum 1
  3. 2145.04 DD SET_Part1
  4. 2145.04 DD SET_Part2

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.