Norton, Kim
House 2007-2012 (District 29B); House 2013-2016 (District 25B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Olmsted
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/22/1957
Birth Place:
Miami Beach (Military Base), Florida
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Female
Religion:
Lutheran, Unitarian Universalist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Rochester
Occupation (when first elected):
Nonprofit District Manager, Junior Achievement
EDUCATION
Teaching certificate; Certified Teacher in Nebraska and Colorado
University of Nebraska, Lincoln; B.S.; Human Development and Special Education, Specialized in Early Childhood Education
Attended Graduate School; Deaf Education, Behavioral Impairments, and Curriculum
University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs; Masters Degree; Leadership and Energy Policy/Research, 2018
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Board/Commission:
Rochester, Minnesota (Energy Commission);
[Dates Unknown]
State Agency:
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning/Minnesota Department of Education (Served on Several Committees);
1998 to 2003
School Board/Administration:
Rochester, Minnesota (School Board Clerk, 2001; Chair, 2005; Treasurer, 2006);
1999 to 2006
[Elected]
Municipal Mayor:
Rochester, Minnesota (City Mayor);
01/01/2019 to ?
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Steven; Single (first listed in 2009); Randy Stone
Children:
Four children and a step-son: Christian and Andrew "Cody" (sons); Katherine and Kelsey (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
She was the first female mayor of Rochester, Minnesota. (Rochester Post Bulletin, November 7, 2018)
She ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 2004 election.
Religion provided by the 2006 WCCO TV Voters' Guide.
Body:
House
District:
25B
Elected:
11/4/2014
Residence:
Rochester
Term of Office:
1/5/2015 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented:
Olmsted
Occupation:
Legislator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Greater Minnesota Economic & Workforce Development Policy
Minutes
-
Higher Education Policy & Finance
Minutes
-
Transportation Policy & Finance
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
25B
Elected:
11/6/2012
Residence:
Rochester
Term of Office:
1/7/2013 to 1/4/2015
Counties Represented:
Olmsted
Occupation:
Legislator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
Minutes
-
Health and Human Services Finance
Minutes
-
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Minutes
-
Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Minutes
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
Leadership Position:
Assistant Majority Leader
Body:
House
District:
29B
Elected:
11/2/2010
Residence:
Rochester
Term of Office:
1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Counties Represented:
Olmsted
Occupation:
Substitute Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Education Reform
Minutes
-
Health and Human Services Reform
Minutes
-
Higher Education Policy and Finance
Minutes
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body:
House
District:
29B
Elected:
11/4/2008
Residence:
Rochester
Term of Office:
1/5/2009 to 1/2/2011
Counties Represented:
Olmsted
Occupation:
Substitute Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2010 2nd Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division: Bioscience and Workforce Development Policy and Oversight Division
Minutes
-
Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight
Minutes
-
Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight: Licensing Division
Minutes
-
K-12 Education Policy and Oversight
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
29B
Elected:
11/7/2006
Residence:
Rochester
Term of Office:
1/1/2007 to 1/4/2009
Counties Represented:
Olmsted
Occupation:
Nonprofit District Manager, Junior Achievement
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2007 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Biosciences and Emerging Technology
Minutes
-
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
Minutes
-
Health and Human Services
Minutes
-
Health and Human Services: Licensing
Minutes
Articles & Books About
Session Interviews
District Files
2007 (29B)
2008 (29B)
2009 (29B)
2009 (29B)
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
Video
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