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Pederson, John C.

Senate 2011-2012 (District 15); Senate 2013-2016 (District 14)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Benton, Sherburne, Stearns

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/23/1968
Birth Place: , Minnesota
Birth County: Wright
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion: Christian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Cloud
Occupation (when first elected): Vice President and Part Owner, Amcon Block and Precast Inc./Former Part-Time Instructor; Human Relations, Dale Carnegie; Customized Training, St. Cloud Technical College/Former Adjunct Instructor, Business Department, Rasmussen College

EDUCATION

Northwestern College, Roseville, Minnesota; B.A.; Business Administration and Biblical Studies
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; M.B.A.; Business Administration

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/Commission: St. Cloud, Minnesota (Zoning Board of Appeals); 05/1998 to 09/1998
Municipal Board/Commission: St. Cloud, Minnesota (Planning Commission); 10/1998 to 06/1999
Municipal Council/Aldermen: St. Cloud, Minnesota (City Council); 12/2007 to 12/2010
Municipal Board/Commission: St. Cloud, Minnesota (St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Commissioner); 11/2008 to 11/2010
State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Clean Water Council; 09/2011 to 20?? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Three children: (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born and raised on a farm.

Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

89th Legislative Session (2015-2016) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 14
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Saint Cloud
Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented:
Occupation: Amcon Block and Precast Inc.
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Capital Investment
  • Finance
  • Finance: Transportation and Public Safety Budget Division

88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 14
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Saint Cloud
Term of Office: 1/7/2013 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation: Amcon Block and Precast Inc.
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Capital Investment
  • Finance
  • Finance: E-12 Division
  • Finance: Transportation and Public Safety Division
  • Transportation and Public Safety

87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 15
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Saint Cloud
Term of Office: 1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation: Vice President and Part Owner, Amcon Block and Precast Inc./Former Part-Time Instructor; Human Relations, Dale Carnegie; Customized Training, St. Cloud Technical College/Former Adjunct Instructor, Business Department, Rasmussen College
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
  • Capital Investment
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Higher Education
  • Jobs and Economic Growth
  • Local Government and Elections
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