House 1975-78; House 1981-92 (District 61B); House 1993-2002 (District 62B); Senate 2003-2006 (District 62)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
6/9/1945
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Wes
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Employee Relations, Control Data Corporation
EDUCATION
Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota; B.A.; Psychology, 1967
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Historical Society (Member);
19?? to ?
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Capitol Area Architecture Board;
19?? to 19??
County Board/Commissioner:
Hennepin County, Minnesota (Park Reserve District Commissioner);
19?? to 19??
County Board/Commissioner:
Hennepin County, Minnesota (Intergovernmental Study Commission);
19?? to 19??
Military:
Minnesota National Guard (6 years);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Minneapolis, Minnesota (Bi-centennial Commission Member);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Linda Brown
Children:
Two children: Anne and Jenny
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: education, public safety, environment.
He ran unsuccessfully as a Liberal candidate for the Minnesota Senate in the 1972 election. His opponent, Melvin "Mel" E. Hansen, defeated him by 32 votes so a recount occurred. The recount confirmed that Melvin "Mel" E. Hansen had won.
He was a member of the American-Swedish Institute.
He was a member of Diamond Lake Lutheran Church.
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006 and the Minnesota Legislative Manual.