Valento, Donald J. "Don"
House 1979-82 (District 45A); House 1983-92 (District 54A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Anoka, Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
2/22/1933
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Don
City of Residence (when first elected):
Little Canada
Occupation (when first elected):
Engineer/Contractor
EDUCATION
White Bear High School; Secondary;
College of St. Thomas; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; B.S.; Civil Engineering, 1960
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Mayor:
Little Canada, Minnesota (5 years);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Little Canada, Minnesota (City Council, 8 years);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Marine Corps;
1952 to 1955
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Jan
Children:
Seven children: Jeff, Cindy, Dan, Bernie, Tim, Todd, and Gina
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body: House
District: 54A
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Little Canada
Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Retired Civil Engineer
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Housing
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Taxes
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Taxes: State Taxes and Tax Laws
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Transportation
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Transportation: Air, Rail, and Toll Roads
Body: House
District: 54A
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Little Canada
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Retired Civil Engineer/Self-Employed Contractor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs: Local Government and Structures
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Taxes
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Taxes: Tax Laws
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Transportation
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Transportation: Surface Transportation
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body: House
District: 54A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Little Canada
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Civil Engineer/Contractor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Metropolitan Affairs
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Metropolitan Affairs: Finance
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Metropolitan Affairs: Government Structure
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Taxes
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Taxes: Tax Law Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: Safety
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body: House
District: 54A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Little Canada
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Civil Engineer/Contractor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Crime and Family Law
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Crime and Family Law: Criminal Justice
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Local and Urban Affairs (Chair)
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Local and Urban Affairs: Local Government Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Metropolitan Affairs
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Taxes
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Taxes: Local Government Finance Division
Body: House
District: 54A
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Little Canada
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Civil Engineer/Contractor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Governmental Administration and Structures
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Taxes
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Taxes: Tax Laws Division
Body: House
District: 49A
Elected: 11/4/1980
Residence: Little Canada
Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation: Engineer/Contractor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement and Corrections
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Economic Development
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Taxes
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Taxes: Tax Laws Division
Body: House
District: 49A
Elected: 11/7/1978
Residence: Little Canada
Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation: Engineer/Contractor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: General Law and Veterans Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Social, Economic and Physical Development
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Taxes
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Taxes: Division I - Income and Sales Tax Division
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