Meet your new commissioner

WALLACE — Shoshone County’s First District has a new commissioner.

Tracy Casady was appointed to the position last Thursday by Gov. Brad Little, filling the seat that was vacated by Mike Fitzgerald in early August.

She was one of three names that were submitted to Gov. Little’s office earlier this month by the Shoshone County Democratic Central Committee. The governor then had 15 days to make his decision.

Casady has worked for Shoshone County for the past nine years, spending all of those years working under the guidance of the county clerk — first Peggy White, and now Tamie Lewis-Eberhard.

In her new position, Casady will serve out the remaining two years and four months left of Fitzgerald’s term — but right now she isn’t concerned with the length of time she has, or the possibility of re-election.

Casady has one goal right now.

“I just want to do a good job for the people here in Shoshone County,” Casady said.

Her near-universal training within the courthouse makes her invaluable to the county, but it also sets her up to be an incredible asset as part of the BOCC.

“I’m really able to help everywhere,” Casady said. “Working full time under the clerk, I’ve learned recorder’s duties, social services, payroll and financials. “I’m extremely excited about this opportunity. I want to be here.”

Casady joins fellow commissioners Jay Huber and John Hansen on the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

Both Huber and Hansen gave glowing recommendations of their “new” co-worker, and believe that she is the right person to fill the spot based upon her knowledge of the inner workings of the county.

“This was an excellent choice by the governor,” BOCC Chairman Huber said. “She’s a business owner, like John and myself — so she shares in the mindset of making every dollar go as far as it can and to not needlessly spend.”

Hansen agreed with and expounded upon what Huber said.

“Tracy is going to be a great addition to our team,” Hansen said. “This job isn’t as easy as some people might think it is — it’s complicated at times and complex. Tracy has been cross-trained in a lot of different jobs within the county, she’s fluent in accounting, accounts payable and budgets. She’s also very personable, so she’ll be a great fit.”