Tristan Grunder

Professional Background

Tristan Grunder described himself in an October 2025 questionnaire as a Gainesville police sergeant and president of the Gator Lodge 67 police union. His own biography reports a 2005 Santa Fe College degree, earlier sheriff's-office work, and youth baseball and softball coaching.

Experience

• High Springs commissioner; city history records election in 2022 and reelection in 2025.
• Mayor of High Springs for the 2024–2025 commission year.
• Listed as chair of the High Springs Community Redevelopment Agency board.
• Alachua County Sheriff's Office after college, self-reported biography.
• Gainesville Police Department from 2011; sergeant as reported in his October 2025 questionnaire.
• Fraternal Order of Police, Gator Lodge 67 president, self-reported October 2025.
• Volunteer youth baseball and softball coach, self-reported biography.

Education

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  Santa Fe College: degree completed 2005, self-reported campaign biography; degree type and subject unstated.

Office & Authority

Five commissioners elected at large to designated seats adopt the city budget, set the millage rate, and approve ordinances and resolutions.

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Sources & Further Records

Biography & Background

Official Records

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