Nelson, Michael V. "Mike"
House 2003-2012 (District 46A); House 2013-2022 (District 40A); House 2023-2024 (District 38A)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
6/2/1954
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County:
Hennepin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Mike
City of Residence (when first elected):
Brooklyn Park
Occupation (when first elected):
Trades, Carpenter
EDUCATION
Park Center High School; Secondary;
Hennepin Technical College; Vocational-Technical School; North Campus, Carpentry
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Minneapolis, Minnesota (Housing Authority, Carpenter, 16 years);
19?? to ?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Kathleen ("Kathy")
Children:
Three children: Peter, Raymond, and William (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota House of Representatives in a 2002 special election. He lost to John Jordan.
He announced he would not seek reelection in 2024.
Religion provided by the 2006 WCCO TV Voters' Guide.
Body:
House
District:
38A
Elected:
11/8/2022
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/2/2023 to 1/5/2025
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Retired
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Labor and Industry Finance and Policy (Chair)
Minutes
-
Property Tax Division
Minutes
-
Transportation Finance and Policy
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
40A
Elected:
11/3/2020
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/4/2021 to 1/1/2023
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Retired
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
Minutes
-
State Government Finance and Elections (Chair)
Minutes
-
Transportation Finance and Policy
Minutes
-
Ways and Means
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
40A
Elected:
11/6/2018
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/7/2019 to 1/3/2021
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Retired
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Government Operations
Minutes
-
Labor
Minutes
-
Ways & Means
Minutes
-
Ways & Means: State Government Finance Division (Chair)
Minutes
-
Ways & Means: Transportation Finance & Policy Division
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
40A
Elected:
11/8/2016
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/2/2017 to 1/6/2019
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Trades
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2017 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Government Operations & Elections Policy
Minutes
-
Taxes: Property Tax & Local Government Finance Division
Minutes
-
Transportation Finance
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
40A
Elected:
11/4/2014
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/5/2015 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Trades
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Government Operations & Elections Policy
Minutes
-
Rules & Legislative Administration
Minutes
-
State Government Finance
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
40A
Elected:
11/6/2012
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/7/2013 to 1/4/2015
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Trades
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Government Operations (Chair)
Minutes
-
Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries
Minutes
-
State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs
Minutes
-
Taxes: Property and Local Tax Division
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
46A
Elected:
11/2/2010
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Trades
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Commerce and Regulatory Reform
Minutes
-
Government Operations and Elections
Minutes
-
Transportation Policy and Finance
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
46A
Elected:
11/4/2008
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/5/2009 to 1/2/2011
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Trades; Business Agent, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners; and Local 851, Anoka
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Transportation Finance and Policy Division
Minutes
-
State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections
Minutes
-
State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections: Local Government Division (Chair)
Minutes
-
Ways and Means
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
46A
Elected:
11/7/2006
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/1/2007 to 1/4/2009
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Trades/Business Agent, Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Transportation Finance Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Transportation Finance Division: Transportation and Transit Policy
Minutes
-
Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections
Minutes
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
Leadership Position:
Assistant Majority Leader
Body:
House
District:
46A
Elected:
11/2/2004
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/3/2005 to 12/31/2006
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Trades/Business Agent, Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Jobs and Economic Opportunity Policy and Finance
Minutes
-
Public Safety Policy and Finance
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
46A
Elected:
11/5/2002
Residence:
Brooklyn Park
Term of Office:
1/6/2003 to 1/2/2005
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Trades, Carpenter
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development
Minutes
-
Environment and Natural Resources Policy
Minutes
-
Transportation Finance
Minutes
Articles & Books About
Session Interviews
District Files
2003 (46A)
2004 (46A)
2005 (46A)
2007 (46A)
2008 (46A)
2009 (46A)
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
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