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Elections and continuous‑improvement teams notable midyear workload; special election cost reported
Summary
Administrative Services reported two school‑district referendums and a Minnesota Senate District 6 special election this year; the special election cost Crow Wing County about $110,000–$115,000. The county also highlighted a 40‑member continuous improvement team and extension‑office activity including 2,146 pesticide‑applicator tests and 2,129 4‑H fair entries.
Jory Daniels summarized election workload and other administrative initiatives at the midyear briefing.
He said the county administered two school‑district referendums (Pine River and Pequot Lakes) and a Minnesota Senate District 6 special election, which drew about 5,900 primary votes and over 15,000 general‑election votes in the county; Jory estimated the county's direct cost to administer the special election at between $110,000 and $115,000.
Jory also described the continuous improvement team—40 members from across departments—with 17 active projects and more than 100 completed since the program began in 2016. Extension staff proctored 2,146 pesticide‑applicator licensing tests and reported 2,129 4‑H fair entries; he also noted the SNAP‑education program will end at the end of August.
Why it matters: election administration carries direct fiscal costs and workload implications for county staff; continuous improvement and extension metrics show where internal efficiencies and community programming are active.
