Peterson, Jerome P. "J.P."
House 1983-90 (District 18A)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/14/1936
Birth Place:
Braham, Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
1/25/2018
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.P.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Princeton
Occupation (when first elected):
Educator/Business Owner
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota; Attended College;
St. Cloud State University; Attended College;
Augsburg College; B.A.; Education; 1958
Attended Graduate School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Joanne
Children:
Three children: Laurie, Mary, and Jerri
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body: House
District: 18A
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Princeton
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation: Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: State Departments Division
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: Rural Resource Development Division
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Insurance
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Civil Law
Body: House
District: 18A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Princeton
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation: Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce
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Commerce: Tourism
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Economic Development and Housing
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Economic Development and Housing: Business Finance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance
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Future and Technology
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Future and Technology: Biotechnology
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Future and Technology: Futurist
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Taxes
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Taxes: Tax Law Division
Body: House
District: 18A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Princeton
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation: Educator/Business Owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agricultural Products Marketing
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Small Business, Economic Development and Tourism
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Local Government Affairs
Body: House
District: 18A
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Princeton
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne
Occupation: Educator/Business Owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agricultural Exports and Marketing
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Consumer Affairs and Tourism
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Regulated Industries
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Regulated Industries: Beverage