John Hoffman (politician)

Senator John Hoffman in front of the award winning elementary school he helped create and name as school board member.
John Hoffman
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 36th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded by Benjamin Kruse
Personal details
Born (1965-01-17) January 17, 1965
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s) Yvette
Children 1
Residence Champlin, Minnesota
Alma mater Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (B.A.)
Occupation marketing, public relations, credit counselor,

John A. Hoffman (born January 17, 1965) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 36, which includes portions of Anoka and Hennepin County.

Early career

Before being elected to the Minnesota Legislature, Hoffman served as a member of the Anoka-Hennepin School District Board, beginning in 2005.[1]

Prior to that he was appointed by United States Secretary of Education Rodney Paige to the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council, assisting and advising Cabinet members on their response to children and families birth to eight, specifically those with special health care needs.

Minnesota Senate

Hoffman was first elected in 2012, defeating incumbent Benjamin Kruse.[2]

References

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