Endorsement: Deacon Norman G. Horstman

“As the Deacon of St Raphael Church in Springfield, Ohio, I have known Tracey Tackett for over 35 years. Tracey integrates her care for her community into everything she does. As a dedicated and proud citizen, Tracey displays a unique awareness of the world around her that is good for her community and is also good for her family and business. Tracey has worked hard on preparing herself to fulfill her demanding roles of wife, mother and small business owner. She has prepared herself professionally at Wittenberg University and in her experience in the business community. Tracey has organized and led many community activities for Clark County. Listening to others she is able to enlist support for these activities from many different members of the community including residents, law enforcement, business and community leaders. As a small business owner she has proven to use limited financial resources wisely. I worked with Tracey on the flowers for the Cancer Center. They brighten the day of those sitting through hours of cancer treatment and also those in our downtown. Tracey involved volunteers from throughout Clark County and helped us to build community as we supported cancer patients and those who care for them. Tracey loves her home of Clark County and has a vision of a successful county that benefits all of the citizens. She works hard to put that into practice. In my 35 years of knowing Tracey I can recommend her as someone of high integrity, a deep sense of concern for all, vision and hard-work. Please contact me if you would like any further information.”

Deacon Norman G. Horstman

Endorsement: Rebecca Cantrell

A few paragraphs cannot express the numerous reasons why I support Tracey Tackett. Most that know her can identify her as a philanthropist, a business owner, a visionary and someone who cares and acts on causes to help better her community.

In a professional aspect, I first met Tracey in 2014 when I served as the Development Manager. Tracey utilized her time, talent and interpersonal skills to raise public awareness through her events and marketing. One example is where Tracey incorporated her passion for the arts that introduced a therapeutic art program. The therapeutic art program grew every class because its creative outlet empowered individuals and their families to express their journey through art.

Tracey is continuously acquiring new skills to accomplish her goals. She demonstrates a can-do attitude in philanthropy and in the classroom. Her commitment to eternal learning received notable academic honors at her local university and acceptance to Master’s Leadership program at The Ohio State University. For those reasons, I can attest that Tracey will excel in any avenue to where she sets her sights. Her creativity, charisma and dedication make her a great asset to public service--- GO TRACEY!

-Rebecca Cantrell, MA ABS, MPA, CNP

Endorsement: Julie Turner

“I have known Tracey Tackett for more than 20 years, dating back to her teen years at Shawnee High School. Tracey is a well-rounded, civic minded member of the Clark County Community. She has given boundless time and energy to better herself by attending the Clark County Leadership Academy and Wittenberg University to earn a degree in Organizational Leadership. I have witnessed her innovation, dedication, flexibility, honesty and most importantly a desire to better her community.

With her background in non-profit leadership, business community relations and success in the small business arena; she has more than shown the community that she will infuse the Clark County team with a hands-on, pro-active style. I have witnessed a good business sense and her ability to attentively listen to her friends and acquaintances. Through good times and personal tragedy, Tracey has shown grace and perseverance. My only wish is that I still lived in Clark County to cast my vote for Tracey Tackett, Clark County Commissioner.”

-Julie Turner, Treasurer, Clark-Shawnee Local Schools (retired), American Cancer Society Volunteer, Ohio Dept. of Education, Project Coordinator, Ohio Leadership Advisory Council

Endorsement: Dr. Crystal L. Hagans

“Tracey is a phenomenal advocate for Epilepsy Foundation Ohio. She has hosted fundraisers in honor of her daughter, Morgan and donated funds to the foundation. In addition, she has been apart of our Advocacy program as a Champion, recently going to D.C. to speak with key members of Congress about epilepsy and the many issues that stand before Congress concerning people living with epilepsy. Tracey has also spoken to members of the Education Committee about the importance of Seizure Safe School Legislation. Lastly, Tracey now sits on the Advisory Board for Epilepsy Foundation Ohio. We are excited to have her and see the impact she will have throughout Ohio.”

--Dr. Crystal L. Hagans, Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation Ohio

Endorsement: Chandi Shah

“As a small business owner-I can tell a lot about someone by how they treat my staff. The way they speak to the person at the register when they finally get there after a long wait. How they react when we have run out of their favorite flavor.

Tracey has been my customer since day 1. Through personal loss, a pandemic, life…she has been the same Tracey that my staff has always loved. Always kind, respectful and humble. They enjoy her so much that when they know they are low on “her flavor” (yes! They call it “her flavor”!) they start messaging each other to get that ingredient moved-on their own.

As many faces as they see each day-that really says something about the impression she has left on them.

In customer service-you aren’t always met with kindness and gratitude.

When Tracey walks into my business, they most definitely know they will be.”

-Chandi Shah, Winans