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Dakota County commissioner reviews 2024 accomplishments, outlines 2025 priorities for Farmington
Summary
Dakota County District 1 Commissioner Mike Slavik told the Farmington City Council that the county hired a new manager, advanced a mixed-size workforce townhouse project, continued work on the North Creek Greenway, and centralized absentee ballot processing; he urged continued city–county partnership in 2025.
Dakota County District 1 Commissioner Mike Slavik told the Farmington City Council on Jan. 6 that the county wrapped up several multi-year projects in 2024 and will focus on partnerships and regional priorities in 2025.
Slavik reviewed staffing changes and project updates in a 20-minute presentation. He said Dakota County hired Dr. Heidi Welsh as county manager after the retirement of Matt Smith, and that Welsh’s early tenure has brought renewed momentum for county–city collaboration. Slavik said the county will pursue expanded coordination with cities, townships, schools and the business community in 2025 and encouraged Farmington leaders to participate in a countywide…
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