Katie Sieben
Katie Sieben | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 54th district 57th (2007–2013) | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Marko |
| Succeeded by | Dan Schoen |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 57A district | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 2, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | Karla Bigham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 23, 1977 Newport, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Josh Straka (m. 2005) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Colorado College (B.A.) Harvard University (M.P.A.) |
Katie Sieben (born March 23, 1977) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 54, which included portions of Dakota and Washington counties. Ms. Sieben currently serves as a Commissioner of the Public Utilities Commission, to which she was appointed by Governor Mark Dayton.
Early life and education[]
Sieben was born on March 23, 1977 and grew up in Newport, Minnesota.[1][2] She attended Colorado College, graduating with a B.A. and later attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, graduating with an M.P.A.[1][2]
Minnesota Legislature[]
Sieben was first elected to the Senate in 2006, and was re-elected in 2010 and 2012. She did not seek re-election in 2016. Prior to her service in the Senate, she represented District 57A in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007.[1]
Her special legislative concerns included elections, environment, transportation, education, health care.[1]
Personal life[]
Sieben married Josh Straka in 2005. They have three children. Sieben's father, Michael, and uncle, Harry, also served in the Minnesota Legislature, being members of the House during the 1970s and early 1980s.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e "Sieben, Katie". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
- ^ a b "About Katie Sieben". Katie Sieben Volunteer Committee. Archived from the original on June 17, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
External links[]
- Katie Sieben at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Minnesota Public Radio - Votetracker: Katie Sieben Voting Record
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Katie Sieben Profile
- Follow the Money - Katie Sieben Campaign Contributions
- Minnesota state senators
- Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota Democrats
- 1977 births
- Living people
- People from Washington County, Minnesota
- Women state legislators in Minnesota
- Harvard Kennedy School alumni
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Colorado College alumni