Politics & Government
Jerry Hertaus Sworn in as Lake Minnetonka's Newest State Representative
Democrats may control both houses of the State Capitol, as well as the governor's office, but Lake Minnetonka is represented by Republicans in both the House and Senate.
Freshman State Representative Jerry Hertaus (R) was sworn in Tuesday, officially taking the oath of office at a swearing-in ceremony at the State Capitol in Saint Paul, marking the beginning of the 2013 legislative session.
Hertaus is the former mayor of Greenfield, and he represents District 33A which includes the cities of Greenfield, Independence, Maple Plain, Medina, Corcoran, Wayzata, Long Lake, Minnetrista, Orono, Loretto and St. Bonifacius.
“I’m excited and ready to get to work,” Hertaus said. “I’m honored to have been elected to represent my friends and neighbors in the legislature, and am ready to start tackling the problems facing our state.”
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Hertaus will serve on three committees during the upcoming session; the Education Finance Committee, the Housing Finance and Policy Committee, and the Property and Local Tax Division Committee. Hertaus’ office will be in Room 315 of the State Office Building, across from the State Capitol in Saint Paul.
Representative Hertaus can be reached by phone at 651-296-4229, or by e-mail at Rep.Jerry.Hertaus@house.mn.
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