Anoka County Government Center
2100 Third Ave.
Anoka, MN 55303-5024
Commissioner Gamache was first elected to the County Board of Commissioners in 2014 and sworn in January 2015. He currently represents District 5 which includes most of Andover, the eastern side of Coon Rapids, and one precinct in Oak Grove.
A Minnesota native, Commissioner Gamache grew up in Hopkins and graduated from Hopkins Eisenhower High School in 1977. He pursued higher education at Bemidji State University, the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and Metro State University, where he earned a degree in business administration. He has recently retired from a 45-year career with General Mills.
Commissioner Gamache has been interested in politics since his youth, with his commitment to public service further solidified after attending caucuses in 1984. He believes an effective county commissioner must have a strong understanding of how government functions to in order to effectively address residents’ concerns and clearly explain the decision-making process behind board actions.
Commissioner Gamache lives in Andover with his wife Beth. They have two children: Katie and Rob.
Prior to his service on the County Board, Commissioner Gamache was mayor of Andover for 14 years. His extensive public service also includes leadership roles as a member and president of the Andover Athletic Association, and service on the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission, the Andover Economic Development Authority, the League of Minnesota Cities, and the Association of Minnesota Counties. He has served as president of the North Metro Mayors Association and worked closely with the Highway 10 Coalition in the mid-2000s to improve traffic flow throughout the county.
One of the top issues Commissioner Gamache has addressed during his tenure on the board is transportation. Anoka County is projected to keep growing over the next few decades, and Commissioner Gamache wants to make sure the roadways keep up with the increased volume of motorists.
Another important issue for Commissioner Gamache is to spur economic development in Anoka County by attracting and retaining businesses. He also wants to ensure the county continues to have a dedicated, engaged, diverse workforce that expertly meets the needs of residents. Commissioner Gamache supports the county’s court system working toward rehabilitating offenders, when possible. He notes the county’s veterans court program has been highly successful in the rehabilitation process, as has the county’s drug court, that has a similar focus.
In his free time, Commissioner Gamache enjoys baseball, golf, travel, and music, and is an avid fan of live music performances across a wide range of genres.
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