Albert Hofstede

Albert "Al" J. Hofstede (September 25, 1940 – September 3, 2016) was an American politician. He was, in two non-consecutive terms, the mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, both times representing the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.

Albert Hofstede
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Al Hofstede in 2008
41st & 43rd Mayor of Minneapolis
In office
January 1, 1974 – December 31, 1975
Preceded byRichard Erdall
Succeeded byCharles Stenvig
In office
January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1979
Preceded byCharles Stenvig
Succeeded byDonald M. Fraser
Personal details
Born(1940-09-25)September 25, 1940
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedSeptember 3, 2016(2016-09-03) (aged 75)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Spouse(s)Emma Hofstede[1]
Children
  • Albert Jr
  • Emily
ResidenceBlaine, Minnesota
Alma materUniversity of St. Thomas
Profession
  • Politician
  • advisor

His first term, as the 41st mayor, began on January 1, 1974, and ended on December 31, 1975,[2] after he lost for reelection by independent Charles Stenvig. In 1977 Hofstede beat Stenvig to win another term (the 43rd), which ended on December 31, 1979.[2]

References

  1. "Honoring two moms: Wearing adopted, birth mother's gowns". Daily Press. 2007-06-04. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Mayors of Minneapolis". Tholt. 2003-10-16. Archived from the original on 2009-02-14. Retrieved 2008-05-26.