John Persell
John Persell | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 5A district 4A (2009–2013) | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Moe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Bemidji, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Bemidji State University |
| Profession | environmental specialist, legislator, veteran |
John Sterling Persell, Jr. (born 1950) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he represents District 5A, which includes portions of Beltrami, Cass and Itasca counties in the northern part of the state. He is also a retired water quality specialist and environmental policy analyst for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.[1]
Persell was elected in 2008, running after two-term Representative Frank Moe opted not to seek reelection.[2] He was reelected in 2010 and 2012.
Persell majored in Biology at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, and served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Beltrami County Soil and Water Conservation Board, and of the Frohn Township Board of Supervisors. Persell is a member of the American Legion Honor Guard, and has worked as a mentor in the STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) at Leech Lake Tribal College in Cass Lake.[3][4]
Persell voted for same-sex marriage in Minnesota.[5]
References
- ^ "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Persell, Jr., John Sterling". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ^ "Blue man in a Red district: Frank Moe won't seek relection in 2008". Buildourparty.blogspot.com. 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ^ "Project Vote Smart - Representative John Persell - Biography". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ^ "Vote John Persell I Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A". Johnpersell.com. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ^ Video on YouTube