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Hayden, Jeff

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Minneapolis, MN

House 2009-2011 (District 61B); Senate 2011-2012 (District 61); Senate 2013-Present (District 62)

Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1966 (uncertain) Date of Death: 
Birth Place:  Birth County:  Birth Country:
Other Names:
Gender:  Male Religion:  Not Reported Reported Minority:   Black
City of Residence (when first elected):  Minneapolis

Occupation (when first elected):  Nonprofit Manager; Hearth Connection, Affordable Housing Advocates/Community Activist

EDUCATION

College Park High School, San Francisco, California; Secondary;
Bethel University; B.A.; Communications

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal GovernmentMinneapolis, Minnesota (Aide to City Council Member Gary Schiff) ??/??/2001 to ??/??/2002

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Terri
Children: Two children: Tomas (son); Sophia (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

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: 62 Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Nonprofit Manager
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Capital Investment
Finance Subcommittee: Health and Human Services Division
Health, Human Services and Housing
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Elections
State and Local Government
Legislative Session: 87th (2011-2012)   Session Details
Body: Senate Elected: 10/18/2011 Term of Office: 10/25/2011 to 1/7/2013 (Special Election)
District: 61 Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Nonprofit Manager
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
Health and Human Services
State Government Innovation and Veterans
Session Notes: He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Linda Berglin.
Legislative Session: 87th (2011-2012)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/2/2010 Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 10/25/2011 (unfinished term)
District: 61B Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Nonprofit Manager
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Capital Investment Minutes
Health and Human Services Finance Minutes
State Government Finance Minutes
Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
Reason for unfinished term: Elected to other office
Session Notes: He won the Senate special election held due to the resignation of Linda Berglin.
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: 61B Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Nonprofit Manager; Hearth Connection, Affordable Housing Advocates/Community Activist
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Finance Subcommittee: Health Care and Human Services Finance Division Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Housing Finance and Policy and Public Health Finance Division Minutes
Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes

OTHER INFORMATION

Audio/Video
Session Interview (Video) 2010 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2009 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Berggren, Kris. "From Tragedy to High Hopes. Hayden Hopes to Effect Big Change." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 20, 2009, p. 17.




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