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Reinert, Roger Jonathon

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Map of Duluth
Duluth, MN

House 2009-2010 (District 7B); Senate 2011-2012 (District 7); Senate 2013-Present (District 7)

Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served:  St. Louis

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 07/22/1970 (uncertain) Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Olivia, Minnesota Birth County: Renville Birth Country: United States
Other Names:
Gender:  Male Religion:  Methodist
City of Residence (when first elected):  Duluth

Occupation (when first elected):  Educator and Teacher; University of Minnesota, Duluth and Lake Superior College/Former High School Teacher/Former Instructor and Assistant Professor; University of Minnesota, Extension

EDUCATION

Dawson-Boyd High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1988
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; B.S.; Secondary Education
University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute; Attended Graduate School; Postgraduate Work
Minnesota State University, Mankato; M.S.; Education, Curriculum and Instruction

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/CommissionDuluth, Minnesota (City Council, At Large, Member and President) 01/12/2004 to 01/06/2009
MilitaryUnited States Navy Reserve (Lieutenant) 09/30/2005 to ??/??/20??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: taxation, transportation, higher education, regional centers/regional economies.

He was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church.

Religion provided by Project Vote Smart, 2008.

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: 07 Residence: Duluth
Counties Represented: St. Louis
Occupation: College Faculty, Lake Superior College
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Commerce
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation and Public Safety Division
Taxes
Transportation and Public Safety
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: 07 Residence: Duluth
Counties Represented: St. Louis
Occupation: College Faculty, Lake Superior College
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Local Government and Elections
Transportation
Legislative Session: 86th (2009-2010)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/4/2008 Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
District: 07B Residence: Duluth
Counties Represented: St. Louis
Occupation: Educator and Teacher; University of Minnesota, Duluth and Lake Superior College/Former High School Teacher/Former Instructor and Assistant Professor; University of Minnesota, Extension
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Public Safety Finance Division Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Taxes Minutes

OTHER INFORMATION

Audio/Video
Session Interview (Video) 2010 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2009 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Busse, Nick. "A Passion for Local Issues. Reinert Plans to be an Advocate and a Partner for Duluth." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 20, 2009, p. 17.




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