Reinert, Roger Jonathon
House 2009-2010 (District 7B); Senate 2011-2012 (District 7); Senate 2013-2016 (District 7)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
St. Louis
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/22/1970 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Olivia, Minnesota
Birth County:
Renville
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Methodist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Duluth
Occupation (when first elected):
Educator and Teacher; University of Minnesota, Duluth and Lake Superior College/Former High School Teacher/Former Instructor and Assistant Professor; University of Minnesota, Extension
EDUCATION
Dawson-Boyd High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1988
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; B.S.; Secondary Education
University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute; Attended Graduate School; Postgraduate Work
Minnesota State University, Mankato; M.S.; Education, Curriculum and Instruction
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Board/Commission:
Duluth, Minnesota (City Council, At Large, Member and President);
01/12/2004 to 01/06/2009
Military:
United States Navy Reserve (Lieutenant Commander; Served in Afghanistan from 2018-2019);
09/30/2005 to 20??
Municipal Mayor:
Duluth, Minnesota (City Mayor);
01/02/2024 to ?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single (when first elected); Layla (married while in office, July 18, 2015)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: taxation, transportation, higher education, regional centers/regional economies.
He was elected mayor of Duluth in 2023. His term will begin in January of 2024.
Religion provided by Project Vote Smart, 2008. He was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church.
Body:
Senate
District:
07
Elected:
11/6/2012
Residence:
Duluth
Term of Office:
1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation:
College Faculty, Lake Superior College
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Commerce
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Finance: Transportation and Public Safety Budget Division
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Taxes
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Transportation and Public Safety
Body:
Senate
District:
07
Elected:
11/6/2012
Residence:
Duluth
Term of Office:
1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation:
College Faculty, Lake Superior College
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce
-
Finance: Transportation and Public Safety Division
-
Taxes
-
Transportation and Public Safety
Body:
Senate
District:
07
Elected:
11/2/2010
Residence:
Duluth
Term of Office:
1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation:
College Faculty, Lake Superior College
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2012 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Local Government and Elections
-
Transportation
Body:
House
District:
07B
Elected:
11/4/2008
Residence:
Duluth
Term of Office:
1/5/2009 to 1/2/2011
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation:
Educator and Teacher; University of Minnesota, Duluth and Lake Superior College/Former High School Teacher/Former Instructor and Assistant Professor; University of Minnesota, Extension
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Finance: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division
Minutes
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Finance: Public Safety Finance Division
Minutes
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Finance: Transportation Finance and Policy Division
Minutes
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Taxes
Minutes
Articles & Books About
Session Interviews
District Files
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