Mike Nelson (Minnesota politician)

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Mike Nelson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 40A district
46A (2003–2013)
Assumed office
January 7, 2003
Preceded byredrawn district
Personal details
Born (1954-06-02) June 2, 1954 (age 67)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s)Kathleen
Children3
ResidenceBrooklyn Park, Minnesota
Alma materHennepin Technical College
OccupationBusiness agent, carpenter, legislator

Michael V. Nelson (born June 2, 1954) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 40A, which includes Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is a carpenter by profession.[1]

Early life, education, and career[]

Nelson attended Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park for Carpentry in 1974.

Minnesota House of Representatives[]

Nelson was first elected in 2002 and has been re-elected every two years since then. Nelson represents one of the most diverse districts in the State with a constituency over 60% People of Color.[2] Nelson is the chair of the State Government Finance Division committee and also serves on the Government Operations, Labor, Transportation Finance and Policy Division and Ways and Means committees.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Nelson, Michael V". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. ^ "American Community Survey Profile Report". Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Rep. Michael Nelson (40A)". Minnesota House of Representatives. Retrieved 29 March 2020.

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