Bill Weber (politician)

Bill Weber
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded by Doug Magnus
Personal details
Born (1956-04-03) April 3, 1956
Political party Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse(s) Barb
Children 2
Residence Luverne, Minnesota
Alma mater Nettleton Business College
Occupation real estate broker, legislator

William "Bill" Weber (born April 3, 1956) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A Republican, he represents District 22, which includes all or portions of Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties in the southwestern part of the state.[1]

Early life and education

Weber was raised in Rock County, Minnesota. He graduated from Luverne High School, then attended Nettleton Business College, graduating with a degree in professional accounting.[2]

Service in the Minnesota Senate

Weber was first elected to the Senate in November 2012, succeeding Doug Magnus, who did not seek re-election. During the 2013 legislative session, he served on the Environment and Energy Finance Subcommittee for the E-12 Division, the Finance Subcommittee for the Environment, Economic Development, and Agriculture Division, and on the Jobs, Agriculture, and Rural Development Committee. His special legislative concerns include tax reform, economic development and jobs, and regulatory reform.[1]

Personal life

Weber and his wife, Barb, have two children. They reside in Luverne, Minnesota, where he served on the city council from 1984 to 1992, and as mayor from 1992 to 2001. He is a licensed real estate broker.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Weber, Bill". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
  2. 1 2 "Biography". Weber for State Senate Volunteer Committee. Retrieved 2013-04-18.

External links

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