5 th largest county in state (2010 Census)
Mandan New Salem Glen Ullin Hebron Flasher Almont/Sims Saint Anthony
Ranching / Farming Agribusiness 100,000 head of cattle Largest cattle producing county in North Dakota #1 in ND oats production #1 in ND forage production 2 new large grain handling facilities coming to: Hebron – ADM New Salem – CHS
2 nd largest of Morton County’s 17 departments Administers federal and state mandated programs and benefits, such as: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Health care assistance (Medicaid and CHIPS) Foster care and subsidized adoptions Child care assistance Day care licensing Housing and fuel assistance Temporary assistance to needy families Child welfare service Total distribution to citizens during 2012: $24,909,974 in pass-through and local dollars 72% or $17,935,181 went to citizens of Mandan Morton County 36 employees
Enforcement Center space shared with Mandan Police Department Morton County’s largest department Chief law enforcement officer in the County Preserver of peace and order Operates and maintains detention center Conducts Sheriff’s auctions Provides process service county-wide Nearly 5,000 warrants and other processes served annually 4,250 or 85% were served in Mandan Morton County 45 employees
1,600 miles of maintained county roads
Maintenance and construction of roads, bridges, culverts, signage Maintain road equipment Project planning and engineering Shops in Mandan Flasher New Salem Glen Ullin Morton County 32 employees
Provides services for Morton County and Mandan law enforcement, fire, police and ambulance Day to day emergency management programs and plans Coordinates and cooperates with local state and federal agencies Oversees homeland security briefings and preparations Mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery Conducts training Manages operation of 911 system and addressing system Oversees Morton/Mandan communications department Dispatches for 911 and other emergency calls Morton County 15 employees
2012: $18,266, : $18,315,664 County-wide mils Decrease from 2012 – mils Full budget available at
The most frequently asked question. Why do I pay county taxes when I live in town?