Lindner, Arlon
House 1993-2002 (District 33A); House 2003-2004 (District 32A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/3/1935
Birth Place:
Beaumont, Texas
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
2/1/2021
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Evangelical Free Christian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Corcoran
Occupation (when first elected):
Self-Employed Businessman
EDUCATION
North Texas State University; B.A.; Economics and Math
Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis; M.Div.; Ethics
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Navy, Air Reserves (8 years);
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Shirlee
Children:
Four children: Laura, Amy, Alison, and Alayna (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Corcoran, Minnesota around 1987.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1999-2000. He has also been listed as a Baptist.
His funeral was held on February 8, 2021 in Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth, Minnesota.
Body: House
District: 32A
Elected: 11/5/2002
Residence: Corcoran
Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
Occupation: Self-Employed Businessman
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: He switched to the Independence Party when denied the Republican endorsement for the 2004 election.
Special Session Bills Authored: 2003 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development
Minutes
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Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development: Economic Development and Tourism Division (Chair)
Minutes
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Minutes
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Taxes
Minutes
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
Body: House
District: 33A
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Corcoran
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
Occupation: Self-Employed Businessman
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Civil Law
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Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development
Minutes
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Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development: Economic Development and Tourism Division (Chair)
Minutes
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Minutes
Body: House
District: 33A
Elected: 11/3/1998
Residence: Corcoran
Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
Occupation: Self-Employed Businessman
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Capital Investment
Minutes
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Minutes
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Jobs and Economic Development Policy (Chair)
Minutes
Body: House
District: 33A
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Corcoran
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
Occupation: Self-Employed Businessman
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Capital Investment
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Education: Family and Early Childhood Education Finance Division
Minutes
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Health and Human Services
Minutes
Body: House
District: 33A
Elected: 11/8/1994
Residence: Corcoran
Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
Occupation: Self-Employed Businessman
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services: Health and Human Services Finance Division
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Housing
Body: House
District: 33A
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Corcoran
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/2/1995
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Wright
Occupation: Self-Employed Businessman
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Consumer Protection
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Commerce and Economic Development: Real Estate and Commerce
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Commerce and Economic Development: Tourism and Small Business Division
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Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services: Health and Housing Finance Division
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Regulated Industries and Energy