Commissioner Trista Martinson, Chair of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, brings a wealth of experience as a veteran, advocate, and community leader. With a distinguished military career spanning 16 years in the United States Navy, Martinson has been a vocal advocate for affordable housing, homelessness, mental health, disability services, and veterans' rights.  In her five years as Commissioner she has been successful in implementing Ramsey County’s Economic Inclusion Plan, activating the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy, and Equitable Climate Action Plan.