Public hearing held on whether Houston County should appoint certain offices instead of electing them

Dec 19, 2025

County staff held the fourth public hearing on a proposal to change auditor/treasurer (and related offices) from elected to appointed positions under Minnesota law; a local resident urged commissioners to preserve voter control.

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The Houston County Board held a public hearing to gather public input on a proposal, under Minnesota statute, to transition certain county offices from elected to appointed positions.

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