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Workman, Tom

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Map of Chanhassen
Chanhassen, MN

House 1993-2002 (District 43A)

Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

Counties Served:  Carver, Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 09/29/1959 Date of Death: 
Birth Place:  Birth County:  Birth Country:
Other Names:
Gender:  Male Religion:  Catholic
City of Residence (when first elected):  Chanhassen

Occupation (when first elected):  Businessperson, Insurance Agent

EDUCATION

St. Cloud State University; B.A.; Political Science

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

U.S. Legislative Staff/Council/CommissionUnited States House of Representatives (Intern for United States Representative Arlan Stangeland) ??/??/19?? to ??/??/19??
Municipal Council/AldermenChanhassen, Minnesota (City Council) ??/??/1989 to ??/??/1992
State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota Regional Transit Board ??/??/1991 to ??/??/1992
County Board/CommissionerCarver County, Minnesota (County Commissioner) ??/??/2013 to ??/??/????

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Carolyn
Children: Four children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was raised in Chaska, Minnesota.

Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1999-2000.

Legislative Session: 82nd (2001-2002)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/7/2000 Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
District: 43A Residence: Chanhassen
Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Environment and Natural Resources Finance
Environment and Natural Resources Policy
Regulated Industries
Transportation Finance
Transportation Policy (Chair)
Legislative Session: 81st (1999-2000)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/3/1998 Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001
District: 43A Residence: Chanhassen
Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Businessperson
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Commerce
Environment and Natural Resources Policy
Transportation Finance
Transportation Policy (Chair)
Legislative Session: 80th (1997-1998)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/5/1996 Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999
District: 43A Residence: Chanhassen
Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Businessperson
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Economic Development and International Trade Subcommittee: Economic Development Finance Division
Environment and Natural Resources
Regulated Industries and Energy
Transportation and Transit
Transportation and Transit Subcommittee: Transportation Efficiency and Standards
Legislative Session: 79th (1995-1996)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/8/1994 Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
District: 43A Residence: Chanhassen
Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Businessperson
Party: Independent Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Economic Development, Infrastructure and Regulation Finance
Ethics
Regulated Industries and Energy
Transportation and Transit
Transportation and Transit Subcommittee: Transportation Regulation
Legislative Session: 78th (1993-1994)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/3/1992 Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/2/1995
District: 43A Residence: Chanhassen
Counties Represented: Carver, Hennepin
Occupation: Businessperson, Insurance Agent
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
Housing
Taxes
Taxes Subcommittee: State Taxes
Transportation and Transit

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About
Peterson, Joyce. "Workman Among Friends in Chanhassen ." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 26, 1993, p. 15.




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