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Lenczewski, Ann

House 1999-2012 (District 40B); House 2013-2015 (District 50B)

Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 5/9/1960
Birth Place: Bloomington, Minnesota
Birth County: Hennepin
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Female
Religion: Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Bloomington
Occupation (when first elected): City Council Member, Bloomington/Legislator

EDUCATION

Bloomington Jefferson High School; Secondary; Graduate
College of St. Benedict; B.A.; Psychology
University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute; Attended Graduate School; Public Policy

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/Commission: Bloomington, Minnesota (Planning and Parks Commission); [Dates Unknown]
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Bloomington, Minnesota (City Council); 1994 to 1998 [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Nels Erickson
Children: Four children: Tess, Luke, Tally, and Cole
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

She is a Bloomington native. (St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report, December 11, 2008)

Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

Total Days Served: 6189

SESSIONS SERVED

89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 50B
Elected: 11/4/2014
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 12/15/2015 (unfinished term)
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Taxes Minutes [She was a member in 2015 only.]
  • Taxes: Property Tax & Local Government Finance Division Minutes [She was a member in 2015 only.]
  • Ways and Means Minutes [She was a member in 2015 only.]
Reason for unfinished term: Resigned
Session Notes: She resigned to work for Lockridge Grindal Nauen.

88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 50B
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:

87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Full-time Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:

86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/4/2008
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Full-time Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2010 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:

85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/7/2006
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Full-time Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Finance Minutes
  • Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Minutes
  • Taxes (Chair) Minutes
  • Taxes: Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division Minutes
  • Ways and Means Minutes

84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/2/2004
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  2005 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:

83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/5/2002
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  2003 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2003 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:

82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2001 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:

81st Legislative Session (1999-2000)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/3/1998
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: City Council Member, Bloomington/Legislator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy Minutes
  • Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Minutes
  • Taxes Minutes
  • Taxes: Property Taxes Division Minutes
Articles & Books About
Sturdevant, Lori. "A tax wonk's thoughts upon leaving the Legislature." Star Tribune, November 29, 2015.

Fure, John. "For New DFLer Thoughtfulness is the Name of the Game." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 12, 1999, p. 15.


District Files

District File - 2000 District 40B
District File - 2002 District 40B
District File - 2003 District 40B
District File - 2004 District 40B
District File - 2005 District 40B
District File - 2006 District 40B
District File - 2007 District 40B
District File - 2008 District 40B
District File - 2009 District 40B
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.