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Mary Liz Holberg
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| Mary Liz Holberg | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 36A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $77/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1998 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Lakeville City Council | ||
| 1996 – 1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Cloud State University (1983) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 13, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Saint Paul, Minnesota | |
| Profession | Owner, Family Tree-Trimming Business | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Holberg owns a family tree trimming business.
She served as Assistant Majority Leader from 2001-2002 and was on the Lakeville City Council from 1996-1998.
Holberg is a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, Chair of the Housing and Re-Development Authority, Director of the Lakeville Arts Board, and a member of the Friends of the Heritage Library, Lakeville Chamber of Commerce, and Orchard Lake Elementary Parent Teacher Organization/Political Action Committee. She is married and has 2 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holberg has been appointed to these committees:
- Civil Law
- Ways and Means, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Holberg served on these committees:
- Ways and Means (Lead-GOP)
- Civil Justice
- Ethics
- State Government Finance Division
- Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division
- Transportation Finance and Policy Division
Elections
2010
Holberg won re-election to the District 36A Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Colin Lee (DFL) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 36A (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Colin Lee (DFL) | 6,396 | 34.27% | ||
 Mary Liz Holberg (R)
| 12,237 | 65.58% | ||
| Write-In | 28 | 0.15% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Mary Liz Holberg won election to the District 36A Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Dave Laidig and Colin Lee. [3]
Mary Liz Holberg raised $35,186 for her campaign.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 36A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mary Liz Holberg (R)
| 14,470 | 60.22% | ||
| Dave Laidig (DFL) | 8,277 | 34.45% | ||
| Colin Lee (G) | 1,250 | 5.20% | ||
| Write-In | 30 | 0.12% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Holberg received $16,863 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Liz Holberg's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $6,213 |
| Multi Housing PAC | $500 |
| Minneapolis Municipal Retirement Association | $500 |
| Rixmann, Melanie | $500 |
| St Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,863 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Mary Liz Holberg's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $8,333 |
| Senate District 37 Republican Party | $1,250 |
External links
- Mary Liz Holberg's personal website
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Holberg
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
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| Preceded by ' | Minnesota State House District 36A 1999–present | Succeeded by NA |
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