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Harrington, John M.
Senate 2011-2012 (District 67)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: ??/??/1956
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Date of Death:
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| Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois
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Birth Country: United States |
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Catholic, Zen Buddhism
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Reported Minority: Black
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Teacher, Manager; Metropolitan State University/Former St. Paul Police Department Chief
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EDUCATION
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire; B.A.;
College of St. Thomas; M.A.; Master of Arts in Education - Public Safety, 1985
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
| Municipal Government | St. Paul, Minnesota (Police Department, Beat Cop; Police Chief, July 2004-June 2010) | | ??/??/1977 to 06/30/2010 |
| State Board/Commission/Council | Metro Transit Police Chief (Metropolitan Council) | | 09/04/2012 to ??/??/???? |
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Sarah Walker (Partner)
Children:
Seven children: Mark, Amanda, Stephanie, Mike, Jessica, Jennifer, and John Benjamin
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: public safety, education, employment.
He attended St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minnesota and Clouds in Water Zen Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota, The Directory, 2011-2012.
| Legislative Session:
87th (2011-2012)
Session Details
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/2/2010
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Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 9/3/2012
(unfinished term)
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| District: 67 |
Residence: Saint Paul |
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Counties Represented:
Ramsey
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| Occupation: Teacher, Manager; Metropolitan State University/Former St. Paul Police Department Chief |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Committees:
Education
Environment and Natural Resources
Judiciary and Public Safety
Local Government and Elections
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Ethical Conduct
Rules and Administration Subcommittee: Redistricting
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Reason for unfinished term:
Appointed to other office
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