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Tillberry, Tom

House 2007-2012 (District 51B)

Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served:  Anoka, Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 5/4/1964
Birth Place: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion: Christian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Fridley
Occupation (when first elected): Educator; High School Counselor, Roseville Area High School/Former Admissions Counselor, Winona State University

EDUCATION

Winona High School; Secondary;
Winona State University; B.A.; Political Science
Winona State University; M.A.; Counseling

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

School Board/Administration: Fridley, Minnesota (School Board Member, Treasurer); 2005 to 2006 [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Kimberly "Kim"
Children: Two children: Paul (son), Kendra (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party endorsement in House District 41A in 2012. He lost the endorsement to Connie Bernardy.

Religion provided by the 2006 WCCO TV Voters' Guide.

Total Days Served: 2197

SESSIONS SERVED

87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 51B
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Fridley
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation: Educator, Teacher
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Commerce and Regulatory Reform Minutes
  • Education Reform Minutes [He became a member on February 22, 2011.]
  • Judiciary Policy and Finance Minutes [He was a member until February 22, 2011.]
  • Taxes Minutes

86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 51B
Elected: 11/4/2008
Residence: Fridley
Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation: Educator; School Counselor, Roseville Area High School
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2010 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
  • Finance: K-12 Education Finance Division Minutes
  • Taxes Minutes
  • Taxes: Property and Local Sales Tax Division Minutes
  • Ways and Means Minutes

85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 51B
Elected: 11/7/2006
Residence: Fridley
Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
Counties Represented: Anoka, Ramsey
Occupation: Educator; High School Counselor, Roseville Area High School/Former Admissions Counselor, Winona State University
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Commerce and Labor Minutes
  • E-12 Education Minutes
  • Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division Minutes
  • Taxes Minutes
Session Interviews
Session Interview (Video) 2008 House Interview

Session Interview (Video) 2007 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Simpson, Mia. "Passion for Education: Tillberry Goes From School Board to Statehouse." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 26, 2007, p. 17.



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