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    Woodard, Kelby G.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 2011-2012 (District 25B); House 2013-2014 (District 20A)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Le Sueur, Rice, Scott

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 4/15/1970
    Birth Place: ,
    Birth County:
    Birth Country:
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Belle Plaine
    Occupation (when first elected): Small Business Owner; Trade Innovations, Import/Trade Security Company; TRG Direct, Customs Company; and Trusted Trade Alliance/Former Employee, Asset Protection, Target

    EDUCATION

    Georgetown University; Postsecondary; Certificate of Global Security Management
    University of North Texas; B.S.; Criminal Justice
    University of Dallas; M.B.A.; International Business

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    U.S. Executive Branch: United States Customs Service; [Dates Unknown]
    County Board/Commissioner: Scott County, Minnesota (Criminal Justice Advisory Board); [Dates Unknown]
    Military: United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, Minnesota; [Dates Unknown]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Donna C. Jaeger (married on June 10, 1995)
    Children: Five children: Randi (daughter); Tipton, William, Charlie, and Kevin Jaeger (he was born while his dad was in office) (sons)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was originally from Texas. He moved to Minnesota in 1999.

    Religion provided by his 2010 campaign website.

    Most recent term photo
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    Total Days Served: 1463

    SESSIONS SERVED

    88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 20A
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: Belle Plaine
    Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
    Counties Represented: Le Sueur, Scott
    Occupation: Small Business Owner
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2013 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
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    87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 25B
    Elected: 11/2/2010
    Residence: Belle Plaine
    Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
    Counties Represented: Rice, Scott
    Occupation: Small Business Owner; Trade Innovations, Import/Trade Security Company; TRG Direct, Customs Company; and Trusted Trade Alliance/Former Employee, Asset Protection, Target
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Education Finance Minutes
    • Education Reform Minutes
    • Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Minutes
    Session Notes: His margin of victory over David Bly was only 31 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 37 votes.
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Session Interviews
    Session Interview (Video) 2014 House Interview

    Session Interview (Video) 2011 House Interview


    Articles & Books About
    Cook, Mike. "Politics with His Pancakes." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 4, 2011, p. 20.


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