Olmsted County candidates discuss race and racism as a public health issue

By Randy Petersen - Rochester Post Bulletin October 25, 2022 12:25 PM

ROCHESTER — Olmsted County commissioners recently accepted a report on race and racism as a public health issue. Prepared by members of the county's Public Health Services Advisory Board and Human Rights Commission, the report offered a list of 42 recommendations to address disparities in a variety of areas related to health and wellbeing. With that in mind, commissioner candidates were asked: Of the many recommendations proposed, which do you see as key priorities?