Election

Timothy Blakely Age: 47 Residence: First District, Dakota County Family: Married, children. Public involvement: 1) Retired from 21 years combined active and reserve military service; in 2005, awarded the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal; 2) have served as adjunct professor...

Q: Why did you decide to seek this office? A: This area has always been my home and I have deep family roots in Hastings. It is an honor to serve Hastings in the Minnesota Senate. During the past four years, I believe my advocacy in the Legislature has delivered results, particularly...

Q: Why did you decide to seek this office? A: With only 25 percent of our legislators having a business background, it was time for someone with real work experience, and an understanding of business to serve our state. The people of Minnesota are frustrated with career politicians,...

Education: A.S. Law Enforcement Degree, Inver Hills Community College B.S. Business Management, Kaplan University M.A. Organizational Management, Concordia University St. Paul School of Police Staff and Command, Northwestern University Federal Bureau of Investigations (F.B.I.)...

Education: M.A. Hamline University, Public Administration B.A. Metropolitan State University F.B.I. National Academy F.B.I. Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Seminar (LEEDS) My career path to becoming Dakota County's Sheriff started over 30 years ago with the Lakeville...

Q: Why did you decide to seek this office? A: When Rep. McNamara put Gov. Pawlenty's "No new taxes" pledge ahead of the welfare of his constituents by voting against funding to expedite the construction of the Hastings Bridge, I was appalled, especially since the collapse of the...

Q: Why did you decide to seek this office? A: I feel the legislature needs more common-sense leaders who have raised a family, operated a business, are active in the community and who understands the impact laws have on the everyday citizens. Q: The State of Minnesota continues...

Q: What is your educational and occupational background? A: 1988 - Shakopee Senior High School 1993 - BA in Education-Bemidji State University 2000 - MA in Education-Winona State University Occupation Background: Currently stay-at-home mother; part-time bookkeeper Green Mill...

Q: What is your educational and occupational background? A: I am a graduate of Little Falls Community High School, UMD (philosophy and political science), and William Mitchell (Juris Doctorate). I am licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Federal Court and the Court of Veterans...