Amy Trombley, Sartell
I proudly support Ryan Fitzthum for election to the Sartell City Council. Ryan has a history of civic engagement and serving our city. Ryan and I had the opportunity to work together on the Community Schools Planning Committee that supported the vision and direction of the Sartell-St. Stephen School District’s facilities plan. Ryan respectfully listened to ideas, worked to understand the issues facing the district and engaged in meaningful conversations. Ryan even took it upon himself to hold a neighborhood education session about the referendum. His initiative shows his willingness to reach out to others, have open communications and to educate the community at-large about issues that impact our residents. Ryan has demonstrated his ability to work with our school district while supporting city infrastructure, safety and fiscal responsibility, which will be key as the district moves forward with facility planning and establishing programs for our next generation of learners.
The commitment Ryan has to the city of Sartell is evident through his involvement as a safety officer for the Sartell Fire Department, serving on the Sartell Planning Commission and involvement and leadership in other groups. He understands the importance of being involved and creating partnership opportunities that provide collective success and impact.
As a lifelong resident of Sartell, Ryan appreciates our roots and our history. He also understands the needs of the future for our city as we continue to grow and prosper. His experience and abilities allow him to be strategic about growth, city finances and safety. I am confident in his abilities to weigh all sides of the issues when advocating for our citizens.
Ryan is passionate about the success of our citizens, our schools and our city. He is an obvious choice to vote for on Nov. 8.