WACONIA
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
Country life near the Twin Cities
You will be hard-pressed to find elsewhere country living and metro amenities like those offered in Carver County . Carver County is a growing county that as of the 2020 Census is called home by approximately 106,922 citizens .
Situated just southwest of the Twin Cities , Carver County is home to 11 cities and 11 townships .
The county has seen tremendous growth over the last several decades , more than doubling its population since the 1990 population of 47,915 .
Between 2000 and 2010 , the county gained more 20,000 new residents , an increase of nearly 300 percent . Much of the population growth is taking lace in the eastern part of the county – in the cities of Chaska , Chanhassen , and Victoria – while the rest of the county continues to maintain its small-town atmosphere and agricultural tradition .
The county seat is Chaska , part of the rapidly growing area of the county , an area that is expected to continue developing thanks to expansions of Hwy . 212 , which are ongoing . The Carver County Government Center is located at 600 E . Fourth St . in Chaska . David Hemze is the county administrator . The Carver County Board of
Commissioners consists of five members representing five districts .
Waconia is located in District 4 , which is represented by Tim Lynch , who has served in the role since 2004 .
The other commissioners are Tom Workman , Matt Udermann , John P . Fahey , and Gayle Degler . Degler is the current board chair .
The Government Center also houses the Carver County Justice Center Building , which includes the courts , the Carver County Sheriff ’ s Office , and the county jail .
Mark Metz is the county attorney . His office is responsible for the legal representation of the Carver County Board of Commissioners and the legal interests and concerns of all other county departments . This office also prosecutes all criminal offenses committed in the county , with the exception of municipal ordinance violations . Jason Kamerud is the sheriff of Carver County . His office ’ s primary concern is the safety and well-being of all persons and property in Carver County . Waconia , like most county cities and townships , contracts with the county sheriff ’ s office for law enforcement .
To learn more about Carver County , visit carvercountymn . gov , or contact 952-361-1500 .
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