John Persell
John Persell | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 5A district 4A (2009–2013) | |
| In office January 6, 2009 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Moe |
| Succeeded by | Matt Bliss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Bemidji State University |
| Profession | environmental specialist |
John Sterling Persell, Jr. (born 1950) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he represented District 5A in northern Minnesota.
Early life, education, and career
Persell majored in biology at Bemidji State University, 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.[1][2] He is also a retired water quality specialist and environmental policy analyst for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Persell was elected in 2008, running after two-term Representative Frank Moe opted not to seek reelection.[4] He was reelected in 2010, 2012, and 2014. In 2016 he lost reelection to Republican Matt Bliss.
John Persell has declared his candidacy for the 2018 race for the MN House of Representatives, running for the District 5A seat.
Persell voted to legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota.[5]
References
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "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.
- ^ Video on YouTube