Olmsted County candidates discuss social services

Oct. 14—ROCHESTER — Many of the social services provided by Olmsted County are mandated by the state with various levels of funding supplied by state and federal sources.

County commissioners have sometimes opted to go beyond minimal requirements to support programs.

With that in mind, candidates for five commissioner seats on the Nov. 8 ballot were asked: Is there an area where you believe the county needs to add resources and support beyond what the state requires?

Here's how they replied: