VISION | Tracystrombeck

Priorities

Enhancing Public Safety: We will achieve this by constructing a modern facility to ensure safety and rehabilitation, and by strengthening our law enforcement to safeguard our neighborhoods.
Election Integrity: Focus should be on trust in election results. Voter confidence demands checks and balances, transparency, and common-sense reform.
Mental Health: Tailoring mental health services to meet the unique needs of our residents ensuring support is available to all who need it.
Parks, Trails, and Recreation: Expanding trails and recreational facilities to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Transparency: I don’t hide my mistakes but rather I own them and try to learn from them.
Integrity: I prioritize truthfulness, acting in the best interests of Anoka County residents, and delivering on commitments to the best of my ability.
As your county commissioner, I thoroughly research issues, engage with all stakeholders, and openly communicate my decisions. I ask tough questions to ensure we reach the best solutions, bringing an independent perspective that challenges norms.
Referendums: I advocate for residents to have the opportunity to vote through a referendum whenever significant capital improvements are proposed. This ensures transparency and prevents undue influence from special interest groups that could otherwise sway decision-makers.

All residents should be safe in their communities, with safe roads and bridges.
Public safety hinges on timely police and fire services with prompt response times. Meeting expectations and securing adequate funding for essential services is crucial for the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
Our current jail is crumbling with limited capacity, forcing Anoka County to rely on neighboring resources. Negotiations with the City of Anoka have stalled for seven years. Delaying construction has only increased costs, the new jail is urgently needed.

As you can see from the highlights above, I don’t just talk about my commitment to the community I actively serve it. Sometimes my efforts are visible, but often they are behind the scenes, working alongside others who are also dedicated to serving our community.
I am well acquainted with our community, including its history of addressing past problems and the challenges we will face in the future.
In recent years, I have had the opportunity to see the workings of government, some more challenging than others.
I understand the protocols of government meetings and how to be effective in them.
Fiscally Responsible, I prioritize needs over wants, considering urgency, cost, and the likelihood of achieving expected results.

I have lived in Andover my entire life. My husband Chad and I have three grown children.
We own a small manufacturing company that has served customers around the world for the last 20 years. On average we employ over 20+ people.
I have been very active in our community for decades by volunteering in classrooms, supporting Meals on Wheels and serving as president for several years of local sports groups, first with the Andover High School Baseball Booster club for five years and then with the Andover High School Fastpitch Booster club for two years.
For the last seven years, I have served as an election judge, including several elections where I served as head judge.
Two years ago, I ran against the incumbent and despite campaigning around unplanned cancer treatments, I received over 46% of the vote.
Over the last four years, I have served on the Parks and Recreation Commission and am presently Chairperson.
Recently appointed by Commissioner Scott Schulte to the Anoka County Library Board.