Sept. 25, 2010
Duluth News Tribune

Court administrator retiring Thursday

St. Louis County Court Administrator Cindy Stratioti sent out news releases this week informing the media that a ceremony was being held Friday to honor 6th Judicial District Judge David Johnson’s retirement from the Marines.

However, Stratioti didn’t tell the media she was honored by her staff as well, as present and former court colleagues gathered in a ceremony Thursday in recognition of her 30 years in court administration.

Sixth Judicial District Judge Shaun Floerke said Stratioti deftly handled the challenge of doing more with less during tight budgetary times.

“We’ve had to retool just about every piece of the business, how we do the work, where we use and don’t use our folks,’’ Floerke said. “Cindy has worn many hats during that process — cheerleader, bad guy, good guy, messenger — getting shot at often, of course — the buck stops here, etc. Through it all — win, lose or draw — she has been unfailingly loyal, concerned, open and tireless in her efforts on behalf of our staff, the organization and thus directly on behalf of citizens seeking justice. She has never faltered in her devotion and commitment to make things better.’’

Stratioti’s last day of work will be Thursday.