Jim Metzen
James P. "Jim" Metzen (October 26, 1943 – July 11, 2016) was an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL). He represents District 52, which includes portions of Dakota County in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.[1]
Jim Metzen | |
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| 46th President of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Don Samuelson |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Fischbach |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 52nd district 39th (1987–2013) | |
| In office January 6, 1987 – July 11, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Conrado Vega |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39B district 52A (1975–1983) | |
| In office January 7, 1975 – January 5, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Pavlak |
| Succeeded by | Bob Milbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1943 South St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Died | July 11, 2016 (aged 72) |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Linda (divorced) Sandie |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | South St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | retired banker, retired businessman, legislator |
Metzen died on July 11, 2016 from lung cancer in South St. Paul, Minnesota, aged 72.[2]
References
- ↑ "Metzen, James P." Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ↑ Longtime South St. Paul Se. Jim Metzen dies at 72
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