Results

Results & Accomplishments - Major Washington County Items – 2016-2025
(ACCOMPLISHMENT PICTURES BELOW)

STAN

Honored to have served as County Board Chair in 2019, (2024 & 2025)
President of Minnesota Inter-County Association MICA, (2023 & 2024)
Advocacy Award, from the Minnesota Transportation Alliance (2025) Pictures under Tab "Service"
Elected Official of Note, from the St. Paul Area Chambers

FISCAL RESPONSIBILIY

Disciplined Budgeting, Earned & maintained AAA county credit rating, highest possible, from Standard & Poor’s & Moody’s Picture Below
2nd lowest county property tax rate of the 7-metro counties and 7th lowest of all 87 MN counties
County will have the 2nd lowest county property tax levy per person of all 87 MN counties (2026)
Significantly reduced the amount of outstanding county debt over the last ten years

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Supported Sheriff’s successful effort to retain patrol deputies, 911 staff, correctional officers and Reduce Serious Crime Pictures Below
Improved systems used by County Attorney and Sheriff’s Office to utilize and manage evidence
Created drug take back program administered by the County Sheriff’s Office
Implemented innovative dosage probation program, lowering reoffending of those on probation
Supported creation of a human trafficking task force by County Attorney and Sheriff Offices

MENTAL HEALTH

Established crisis response unit to better handle mental health concerns for adults and juveniles
Established a co-response model where social workers are paired with law enforcement

ENVIRONMENT

Reducing landfills - Began offering curbside pickup of food scraps (2025)
Significant improvements to Recycling and Energy Center in Newport to effectively process trash
Climate Action Plan being Developed
Land and Water Legacy acquisitions almost 2,000+ acres protected to protect water sources for our future Picture Below
Opened Northern Environmental Center in Forest Lake serving northern half of County (2025)
Expanded the county’s Septic System loan program
Purchased land for a Central Yard Waste facility including public safety training on this site

ROADS & BRIDGES

Secured MNDOT comprehensive review of Century Avenue at Hwy 36 Intersection (2025)
Completed construction of the Manning Avenue at Hwy 36 interchange
Secured funding for a Lake Elmo Avenue at Hwy 36 Interchange, construction starting in (2026)
Addition of the new 4th Street Bridge over Hwy 694
Addition of the new Bielenberg/Helmo Bridge over Hwy 94
Major Improvements to the 10th Street bridge over Hwy 694
Road improvements to County Road 13 (Ideal Ave/Olson Lake Trail) Picture Below
Improvements to Hwy 244 (now County Road 12) from Century Avenue to Stillwater Road
Improving pavement condition rating of county roads, reducing long-term costs to reconstruct
Completion of the Hadley Avenue at Hwy 36 interchange

SERVICES

New Central Service & License Center in Woodbury providing many county services (2025) Pictures Below
Minnesota's first bus rapid transit line (Metro Gold Line) that operates in a dedicated guideway (2025) Pictures Below
Provided essential financial assistance to individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19
Reinstated funding for the 4H and the University of Minnesota Extension programming
Improved data security for all county businesses and implemented multi-factor authentication and an active anti-phishing training program to better protect county data and systems
Improved voting access and security for both election day and absentee/early voting

CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

Major renovation completed at Public Works North Shop in Stillwater Township
New Wildwood Library rebuild and reopening (2020)
Major remodel to the Valley Branch library
Major investment restoring Washington County Historic Courthouse, oldest active MN courthouse Picture Below

HOUSING

Opened Emergency Housing Services Building for adults experiencing homelessness (2025) Picture Under Tab Community
Major investments in affordable and senior housing throughout the county, including the Picadilly Square development, The Glen at Valley Creek & Blue Stem Apartments

PARKS

Major Park improvements to Lake Elmo, Big Marine, and St. Croix Bluffs – all Regional Parks Pictures Below
Significant expansion in the bike and pedestrian trail system throughout the county
Development of the Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Regional Park and groomed, lighted winter trails
County partnered with Woodbury on newly remodeled Central Park