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About Jake

I was born in Virginia, MN where my parents both worked at MinnTac for US Steel.

My family moved to St. Cloud in 1987 and I attended St Cloud public schools until I graduated from Tech High School in 1998.

After high school, I attended SCSU while working full-time – graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems. I’ve always been interested in technology and this degree was an obvious fit.

In 2006, I purchased a house in west St. Cloud with my now-wife, Rachel, and have lived in the same location ever since.

I’ve been employed by Stearns County as an IT Project Manager since 2009. This job has given me a lot of insight of how governments operate as well as the role technology can play in enhancing and improving operational performance. It has also shown me that a lot of good people work in government.

From 2009 – 2020, I had the honor of serving on the St Cloud Planning Commission. During my eleven years of service, I was chairperson twice, served on sub-committees, and participated in the development and adoption of the 2015 comprehensive plan. These experiences were invaluable, and I learned a lot about how government functions. I believe those who served with me appreciated my commitment to doing the best I could and putting in the effort the people of St. Cloud deserved.

My political viewpoints are often moderate and I tend to look for data to justify positions. I am not afraid to change my views on things when presented with reliable data or persuasive arguments. I tend to think that sticking to rigid ideology is counter-productive and destructive.

When I’m not working, I enjoy playing trivia, listening to podcasts, engaging in conversations, stand-up comedy, binge-watching series, and walking my golden retriever, Ruby.

Ruby

Perhaps I will see you on one of my daily walks in the Westwood Parkway area. I’ll be the guy walking the dog that has to carry something.

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St. Cloud Transportation Summit

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A Transportation Summit Event will be held at the St. Cloud City Hall Council Chambers on April 6, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. St. Cloud staff will be onsite to answer any questions you may have on ...
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I will not stand for people running open air drug markets. Period full stop. I want people to get the help they need. But I won’t sit by and watch people destroy neighborhoods. ... See MoreSee Less
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Jake Anderson - St. Cloud City Council Ward 3
Potholes, potholes, potholes. This winter is wreaking havoc on our street surfaces as anyone who uses our roads can attest to. To report a pothole on a city street, please call public works at 650-2900 Monday-Friday between 8-430pm. Keep in mind, until temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees, potholes are filled with a temporary patch that doesn’t work that great. ... See MoreSee Less
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FYI - 2/27 snow removal update. ... See MoreSee Less

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