Bob Barrett (politician)
| Bob Barrett | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 32B district 17B (2011–2013) |
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| Assumed office January 4, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Jeremy Kalin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Judi |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Lindstrom, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Mankato State University |
| Occupation | executive director, legislator |
| Religion | Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod |
Robert "Bob" Barrett (born 1967) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 32B, which includes portions of Chisago County just north of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is the Director of Market Research and Marketing Analysis for the Hazelden Foundation.[1]
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Early life, education, and career
Barrett graduated from Mankato State University in Mankato, receiving his B.A. in Accounting in 1989. Active in his community, he served on the Chisago Lakes School District Finance Team, and was also a school district mentor. He is a sports referee and umpire, officiating for basketball, football, baseball and softball games.[2][3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Barrett was first elected to the House in 2010. He was re-elected in 2012.
False campaign literature distribution and conviction
On February 5 of 2013, Representative Barrett was fined $1000 for disseminating campaign literature that misrepresented the record of his opponent in the previous election. The Administrative Law Judge Panel concluded that the false information "likely had some impact on voters" in Barrett's 51%/49% victory. (Barrett) stated that his opponent “did not serve on the education committee even though our schools need help.” Barrett’s challenger Rick Olseen did sit on an education committee when he served as a state senator. [4][5]
Residency Questions
In 2014, Barrett's residency in the district that he represented came into question. Evidence submitted included photos of the empty house and affidavits from neighbors claiming that Barrett indeed, was not observed as being a resident of the home in question. In August 2014 District Court Judge George Stephenson ruled that "Despite his own doubts" about Barrett's residency, that the evidence was insufficient. [6][7]
References
- ↑ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=15341
- ↑ http://www.vote4bob.com/about_bob.htm
- ↑ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=15341
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- ↑ http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/08/14/judge-not-enough-proof-to-boot-goper-from-ballot/
- ↑ http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/08/15/voter-drops-challenge-of-gop-lawmakers-residency/
