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    Carlson, John J.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 2011-2012 (District 4)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1953
    Birth Place: , Minnesota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Bemidji
    Occupation (when first elected): Small Business Owner, Insurance Agent, John Carlson Agency, Inc./Adjunct Professor; Bemidji State University, Business Department

    EDUCATION

    Akeley High School; Secondary; Graduate
    Institute of Management Accountants; Postsecondary; Certified Management Accountant
    Bemidji State University; B.S.; Business Administration

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Ann (married around 1978)
    Children: Two children: Eric (son), Jennifer (daughter)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Special Legislative Concerns: redesign
    our government services, jobs and economy, education reform.

    He was a coach for youth baseball, girls softball, and boys and girls youth hockey.

    He ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota Senate in the 2008 and 2012 elections.

    Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota, The Directory, 2011-2012.

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    Total Days Served: 735

    SESSIONS SERVED

    87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 04
    Elected: 11/2/2010
    Residence: Bemidji
    Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
    Counties Represented: Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca
    Occupation: Small Business Owner, Insurance Agent, John Carlson Agency, Inc./Adjunct Professor; Bemidji State University, Business Department
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
       2012 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Capital Investment
    • Environment and Natural Resources
    • Higher Education
    • State Government Innovation and Veterans
    Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Whip
    Leadership Notes: He was selected for this position in 2012.
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    OTHER INFORMATION

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