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Latz, Ronald Steven "Ron"

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Saint Louis Park, MN

House 2003-2006 (District 44B); Senate 2007-2012 (District 44); Senate 2013-Present (District 46)

Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 08/09/1963 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota Birth County: Hennepin Birth Country: United States
Other Names: Ron
Gender:  Male Religion:  Jewish
City of Residence (when first elected):  Saint Louis Park

Occupation (when first elected):  Attorney; Latz and Latz Law Firm, St. Louis Park

EDUCATION

Golden Valley and Hopkins Lindbergh High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1981
University of Wisconsin, Madison; B.A.; Political Science, With Honors, Phi Betta Kappa, 1985
Harvard University, Law School; J.D.; 1988; Admitted to Practice, 1988

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota Attorney General's Task Forces on Health Care and Privacy ??/??/???? to ??/??/????
State Attorney General StaffMinnesota Office of the Attorney General, Public Safety and Human Services Division (Assistant Attorney General) ??/??/1989 to ??/??/1995
Municipal Council/AldermenSaint Louis Park, Minnesota (City Council)Elected??/??/1994 to ??/??/2003
Municipal MayorSaint Louis Park, Minnesota (City Mayor Pro-Tem) ??/??/1999 to ??/??/2003

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Julia Shmidov
Children: Three children: Nathan (son), Miya (daughter), Yana
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Robert Latz  - Father

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: education.

He grew up in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Religion according to Jewish Community Relations Council and Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

Legislative Session: 88th (2013-2014)   Session Details term photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/6/2012 Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
District: 46 Residence: Saint Louis Park
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Attorney, Ronald S. Latz, P.A.
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Commerce
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Judiciary Division (Chair)
Judiciary (Chair)
Legislative Session: 87th (2011-2012)   Session Details term photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/2/2010 Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
District: 44 Residence: Saint Louis Park
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Attorney, Ronald S. Latz, P.A.
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Higher Education
Judiciary and Public Safety
Legislative Session: 86th (2009-2010) (second half of Senate term)   Session Details term photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/7/2006 Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/3/2011
District: 44 Residence: Saint Louis Park
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Business, Industry and Jobs
Business, Industry and Jobs Subcommittee: Workforce Development
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education Budget and Policy Division
Finance Subcommittee: Public Safety Budget Division
Higher Education
Leadership Position: Majority Whip
Legislative Session: 85th (2007-2008)   Session Details term photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/7/2006 Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/3/2011
District: 44 Residence: Saint Louis Park
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Attorney; Latz and Latz Law Firm, St. Louis Park
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Business, Industry and Jobs
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education Budget and Policy Division
Finance Subcommittee: Public Safety Budget Division
Higher Education
Leadership Position: Majority Whip
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: 44B Residence: Saint Louis Park
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Attorney; Latz and Latz Law Firm, St. Louis Park
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Capital Investment Minutes
Education Policy and Reform Minutes
Higher Education Finance Minutes
Session Notes: He ran for the Minnesota Senate in Distict 44 in the 2006 elections.
Legislative Session: 83rd (2003-2004)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/5/2002 Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
District: 44B Residence: Saint Louis Park
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Attorney; Latz and Latz Law Firm, St. Louis Park
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Civil Law
Education Policy
Higher Education Finance

OTHER INFORMATION

Audio/Video
Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Dunn, Ruth. "Like Father, Like Son/Daughter: Legislative Service is Family Affair for Six Members." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, April 22, 2005, p. 20.

Jones, Jeff. "Looking for a Repeat: After 9 Years of Helping His Hometown on the City Council, Latz Looks for Similar Success in St. Paul." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 21, 2003, p. 20.

Lonergan, Tom. "In Their Blood: 16 Legislators Have a Family Connection to Previous Members of the House and Senate." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 7, 2003, p. 16-17.




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