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Charron, Michael J. "Mike"

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Map of Woodbury
Woodbury, MN

House 2005-2006 (District 56A)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/23/1956 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Sioux City, Iowa Birth County:  Birth Country: United States
Other Names: Mike
Gender:  Male Religion:  Lutheran
City of Residence (when first elected):  Woodbury

Occupation (when first elected):  University Professor and Chair; Theater Department, Concordia University, St. Paul/Former High School English and Theater Instructor, Atwater High School

EDUCATION

Rochester Lourdes High School; Secondary;
University of London, England, Goldsmith's College; Attended College; Studied Theater
St. Mary's University, Winona; B.A.; English, Communication Arts, and Secondary Education; With Honors
University of Minnesota; M.F.A.; Directing, Fine Arts and Theater

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/AldermenWoodbury, Minnesota (City Council)Elected??/??/2001 to ??/??/2004
State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota State Arts BoardAppointed06/25/2008 to ??/??/20??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Lori
Children: Two children: Kelsey and Julia (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

Legislative Session: 84th (2005-2006)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/2/2004 Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
District: 56A Residence: Woodbury
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: University Professor and Chair; Theater Department, Concordia University, St. Paul/Former High School English and Theater Instructor, Atwater High School
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Education Policy and Reform Minutes
Local Government Minutes
Regulated Industries Minutes

OTHER INFORMATION

Audio/Video
Session Interview (Video) 2006 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Martin, Brett. "New Member Reflections: Freshman Legislators Proud of Successes, Bipartisanship." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, July 22, 2005, p. 44-45.

Janovec, Patty. "Performing on a New Stage: Charron Merges Love of Arts and Politics in the House." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 4, 2005, p. 14.




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