Bill Weber (Minnesota politician)
Bill Weber | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Magnus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1956 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barb |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Luverne, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Nettleton Business College |
| Occupation | real estate broker, legislator |
William Weber (born April 3, 1956) is an American politician and Republican member of the Minnesota Senate. He represents District 22, which includes all or portions of Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties in the southwestern part of the state.
Early life and education
Weber was raised in Rock County, Minnesota. He graduated from Luverne High School and attended Nettleton Business College, where he graduated with a degree in professional accounting.[1] Weber served on the Luverne City Council from 1984 to 1992 and as Luverne's mayor from 1992 to 2001. He is a licensed real estate broker.[2]
Minnesota Senate
Weber unsuccessfully ran for the Minnesota Senate in 2006, losing to longtime Democratic incumbent Jim Vickerman. In 2012, after Republican incumbent Doug Magnus announced he would not seek re-election, Weber was elected to the Senate. He was re-elected in 2016.[3]
Personal life
Weber and his wife, Barb, live in Luverne and have two grown children.
References
- ^ "Biography". Weber for State Senate Volunteer Committee. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ "Weber, Bill". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ "Weber, Bill - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
External links
- Bill Weber at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Bill Weber official Minnesota Senate website
- Senator Bill Weber official campaign website