December 17, 2024 is Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt Day
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares December 17, 2024, as Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt Day in Ramsey County.
Victoria Ann Reinhardt, born to Florence and LeRoy Reinhardt in Hastings, MN, married to James Patrick Barone, mother to Michael and Erich, has served the people of her community and all of Ramsey County tirelessly, selflessly, and with distinction and dedication through 28 years of public service.
Commissioner Reinhardt was elected to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in 1996 and was reelected to seven consecutive terms, representing the cities of White Bear Lake, Maplewood and North Saint Paul. Commissioner Reinhardt has been recognized as a national leader in the areas of renewable energy, transportation, housing, public health and safety, libraries, and regional governance, advocating on a local, state, and national level for support of projects within Ramsey County and across the state and region.
Commissioner Reinhardt has been a brave and loud voice for survivors of domestic violence, and through her own example and advocacy has helped countless survivors find the peace and justice that they deserve. Commissioner Reinhardt has served with her colleagues on the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners as Chair, mentor, cheerleader and friend.