Lesewski, Arlene J.
Senate 1993-2002 (District 21)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Yellow Medicine
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/12/1936
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Female
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Marshall
Occupation (when first elected):
Independent Insurance Agent
EDUCATION
Lynd High School; Secondary;
Southwest State University; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Commission on Reform and Efficiency (CORE);
07/29/1991 to 1994
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Thomas
Children:
Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: revitalizing rural Minnesota through job creation and strengthening agriculture, business climate, agriculture, transportation, health care, education.
Body: Senate
District: 21
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Marshall
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Yellow Medicine
Occupation: Marketing
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2001 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Budget Division
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Education: Workforce Education
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Taxes
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Taxes: Property Tax Budget Division
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Telecommunications, Energy and Utilities
Body: Senate
District: 21
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Marshall
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Yellow Medicine
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture and Rural Development
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Children, Families and Learning
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Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance: Family and Early Childhood Education Budget Division
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Housing and Economic Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Labor and Management
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Telecommunications and Technology
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division
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Taxes
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Taxes: Income and Sales Tax
Body: Senate
District: 21
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Marshall
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Yellow Medicine
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture and Rural Development
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Children, Families and Learning
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Children, Families and Learning/Education Finance: Family and Early Childhood Education Budget Division
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Housing and Economic Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Telecommunications and Technology
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development/Commerce/Human Resources Finance Comm.: Economic Development Budget Division
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Taxes
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Taxes: Income and Sales Tax
Body: Senate
District: 21
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Marshall
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Yellow Medicine
Occupation: Independent Insurance Agent
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture and Rural Development
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Employment
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Jobs, Energy and Community Development Finance Division
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Transportation and Public Transit
Body: Senate
District: 21
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Marshall
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Yellow Medicine
Occupation: Independent Insurance Agent
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Rural Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Employment
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Jobs, Energy and Community Development: Jobs, Energy and Community Development Finance Division
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Transportation and Public Transit
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Veterans and General Legislation
District Files
District File - 2000 District 21
District File - 2002 District 21
District File - 2001 District 21
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.