Olseen, Rick E.
Senate 2007-2010 (District 17)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Anoka, Chisago, Isanti
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/6/1956
Birth Place:
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County:
Ramsey
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Baptist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Harris
Occupation (when first elected):
Legislator/Truck and Trailer Repair Estimator, Fridley
EDUCATION
White Bear Mariner High School; Secondary;
916 Vocational-Technical College; Vocational-Technical School; Body Work and Painting
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
School Board/Administration:
North Branch, Minnesota (School Board);
1991 to 2001
[Elected]
County Board/Commissioner:
Chisago County, Minnesota (District 2, County Commissioner);
2002 to 2006
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Bambi
Children:
Two children: Cristina and Becki (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party endorsed candidate for Minnesota House District 32B in the 2012 election.
Special Legislative Concerns: transportation, education, health care, property tax relief.
He grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Religion provided by the 2006 WCCO TV Voters' Guide.
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/7/2006
Residence: Harris
Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Chisago, Isanti
Occupation: Legislator/Truck and Trailer Repair Estimator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications
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Finance: State Government Budget Division
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Finance: Transportation Budget and Policy Division
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State and Local Government Operations and Oversight
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State and Local Government Operations and Oversight: Elections
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Transportation
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/7/2006
Residence: Harris
Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Chisago, Isanti
Occupation: Legislator/Truck and Trailer Repair Estimator, Fridley
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Education
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Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications
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Finance: State Government Budget Division
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Finance: Transportation Budget and Policy Division
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Transportation
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