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    Jordan, John

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 2002 (District 47A)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Hennepin

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1960 (uncertain)
    Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
    Birth County: Ramsey
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Brooklyn Park
    Occupation (when first elected): Founder, Internet-Based Crime Prevention Company, CitizenObserver.com

    EDUCATION

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Government: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (Long-Range Improvement Committee); [Dates Unknown]
    Municipal Board/Commission: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (City Planning Commission, 2 years); [Dates Unknown]
    Municipal Council/Aldermen: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (City Council member); 2012 to 2016
    Municipal Board/Commission: Elk River, Minnesota (Planning Commission); 2017 to ?

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Michelle
    Children: Two children: Erik and Allyson
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was listed as being 41 years old in March 2002 so he must have been born around 1960.

    He moved to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota around 1985.

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    Total Days Served: 304

    SESSIONS SERVED

    82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/2001
    Body: House
    District: 47A
    Elected: 3/4/2002
    Residence: Brooklyn Park
    Term of Office: 3/8/2002 to 1/5/2003 (Special Election)
    Oath Date: 3/8/2002
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Founder, Internet-Based Crime Prevention Company, CitizenObserver.com
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    Session Notes: He won the special election held due to the death of Darlene Luther. He was sworn in on March 8, 2002.
    Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
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    OTHER INFORMATION

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    District News Files

    2001 (47A)
    2002 (47A)
    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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