Anoka County's political landscape saw a new development this week as District 5 Commissioner Mike Gamache secured the chairmanship of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. The election, which took place during the board's January 2 organizational meeting, also saw Gamache taking the reins of the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board, and being named chair of the Information Technology Committee.
Gamache, whose commitments now spread across various facets of county governance, will also serve on multiple other committees; including the Parks Committee, Investment Review Committee, and Public Safety Committee to name a few. His plate is full with responsibilities spanning regional economic development, emergency services, and regional transportation, which solidifies his position not just as a local leader, but a key player in the broader regional political machinery, too.
Known for a collaborative approach to governance, Gamache emphasized unity in a statement obtained by Anoka County's official website, "I’ve always had the belief that we can work together and do the business of the county for the people of the county. That means building roads, having a social services system that assists people in many ways, running quality elections, and making sure everything else is running as it should on a day-to-day basis. This is what our residents expect of us, and my fellow commissioners and I will continue to work together, with county staff, and the public to ensure Anoka County provides all the proper amenities and services."
For more in-depth information, readers can refer to the official press release on the Anoka County website at Anoka County's announcement.
