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Strachan, Steven Douglas "Steve"

House 2003-2004 (District 36B)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Dakota, Goodhue

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/26/1965
Birth Place: Northfield, Minnesota
Birth County: Rice
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion: Congregational
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Steve
City of Residence (when first elected): Farmington
Occupation (when first elected): Police Sergeant; Lakeville, Minnesota

EDUCATION

Northfield High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1983
University of Minnesota; B.S.; Sociology
Minnesota State University, Mankato; M.A.; Public Administration

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Carver County, Minnesota (Sheriff's Office, Jail Deputy); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Government: Lakeville, Minnesota (Administrative Sergeant, Detective, School Resource Officer, SWAT Team Leader, DARE Officer, Patrol Officer; and Police Chief, April 6, 2004-September 2006); 1989 to 09/2006
Municipal Board/Commission: Farmington, Minnesota (Planning Commission); 199? to 199?
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Farmington, Minnesota (City Council); 1997 to 01/2003 [Elected]
State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Public Safety Facilities Commission (Appointed by Governor Jesse Ventura); 20?? to 20?? [Appointed]
State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Governor’s Stadium Commission (Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty); 20?? to 20?? [Appointed]
State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota DWI Task Force (Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty); 20?? to 20?? [Appointed]
State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota State Sex Offender Policy Commission (Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty); 20?? to 20?? [Appointed]
Municipal Government: Kent, Washington (Police Chief); 09/2006 to 01/2011
State Board/Commission/Council: Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (Appointed by Washington Governor Christine Gregoire); 2007 to 2010 [Appointed]
Municipal Government: King County, Washington (Chief Deputy Sheriff); 01/2011 to 20??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Susan "Sue" Parsons (married on October 17, 1987)
Children: No children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
George C. Chamberlain  - Great Great Grandfather

GENERAL NOTES

He had some Scottish ancestry.

Religion provided by Steve Strachan.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 36B
Elected: 11/5/2002
Residence: Farmington
Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
Counties Represented: Dakota, Goodhue
Occupation: Police Sergeant; Lakeville, Minnesota
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy Minutes
  • Judiciary Policy and Finance Minutes
  • State Government Finance Minutes
Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2003 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Bryant, Miranda. "Law Enforcer: Strachan to Leave House After One Term for Promotion to Lakeville Police Chief." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, April 23, 2004, p. 19.

Kibiger, Michelle. "Staying Connected: Strachan's Family, Public Service Connections Aid in New Role as Legislator for Geographically Large..." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 14, 2003, p. 16.


District Files

District File - 2003 District 36B
District File - 2004 District 36B
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.