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Commissioner Marion Green honors former Commissioner Nancy Olcon
Summary
Commissioner Marion Green offered an in memoriam for Nancy Olcon, noting Olcon was the first woman elected to the Hennepin County Board in 1977, the first woman to chair the board and the first Jewish board member; commissioners praised her leadership and volunteer work.
During commissioner communications, Marion Green delivered an in memoriam for former Hennepin County Commissioner Nancy Olcon, who Green said died Aug. 9, 2024 at age 82. Green recounted Olcon's milestones as the first woman elected to the board (1977), the first woman chair and the first Jewish board member, and highlighted her work on progressive causes and volunteer service with local nonprofits.
"She was the 1st woman elected to the Hennepin County Board in 1977," Marion Green said, noting Olcon's leadership on issues including foster parenting access in 1980 and improvements to facilities such as diaper-changing stations in government buildings. Green offered condolences on behalf of the board and reflected that Olcon laid groundwork for many county priorities discussed at the meeting.
The board observed the in memoriam and moved on to other agenda items; no formal action was required.
