Greg Davids
Gregory Michael Davids (born August 28, 1958) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 28B, which includes portions of Fillmore and Houston counties in the southeastern part of the state. He is also a retirement financial adviser, an insurance agency owner and a former schoolteacher.[1]
Gregory Michael Davids | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 28B district 31B (2009–2013) | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Tschumper |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 31B district 32B (1991–1993) | |
| In office February 18, 1991 – January 2, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Elton Redalen |
| Succeeded by | Ken Tschumper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1958 |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Bonnie |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Preston, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Waldorf College Winona State University Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Occupation | Insurance agent, business owner, educator, legislator |
Early life, education, and career
Davids graduated from Spring Valley High School, then attended Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa, and Winona State University in Winona, where he earned his B.S. in social science. He also attended graduate school at Mankato State University in Mankato.[2] He was appointed to the Preston City Council in 1986, and was elected mayor of the town in 1986, serving until his election to the House in 1991.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Davids was first elected in a special election on February 12, 1991, held after Rep. Elton Redalen resigned to accept appointment by Governor Arne Carlson as Minnesota's Commissioner of Agriculture.[3] He was reelected every two years until 2006, when he was unseated by Democrat Ken Tschumper by just 49 votes.[4] He regained the seat in the 2008 election, and was reelected in 2010. Until the 1992 legislative redistricting, the area he represents was known as District 32B.
He chaired the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee during the 2005-06 biennium, and chaired the Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development Committee from 1999 to 2004. He was also Speaker Pro Tempore during the 2005-06 biennium,[1] and chaired the Taxes committee for six years.
References
- "Davids, Gregory M. "Greg" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.
- "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- "Redalen, Elton R. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.
- "Greg Davids recalls his 16 years in the Minnesota House - Bluff Country News". www.hometown-pages.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2009-10-13.