Emily Larson
| Emily Larson | |
|---|---|
| 39th Mayor of Duluth | |
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Assumed office January 4, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Don Ness |
| Personal details | |
| Born | St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Doug Zaun |
| Alma mater |
College of St. Scholastica (B.A.) University of Minnesota (M.S.W.) |
| Profession | Consultant |
Emily Larson is an American politician from St. Paul, Minnesota, and the current mayor of Duluth, Minnesota. She is a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, and is Duluth's first female mayor.
Biography
Early life and education
Larson was born in St. Paul. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from College of St. Scholastica and a Master's Degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Political career
Emily finished first in the 2011 at-large city council position, and has served as President of the Duluth City Council.
Mayor of Duluth
Larson was elected mayor of Duluth in November 2015 with 71.9 percent of the total votes.[1] She was inaugurated on January 4, 2016, at a ceremony held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.[2]
Family
Emily is married to Doug Zaun and have two children, Gabe and Eli. Doug is the Co-Owner of Wagner Zaun Architecture.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Passi, Peter (4 November 2015). "Larson will be Duluth's next mayor". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ↑ "Gallery: Emily Larson, the first female mayor of Duluth". Star Tribune. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ↑ "Emily Larson for Duluth Mayor". Retrieved 21 January 2016.