Jerry Newton's Biography
- State House (MN) - 35B, Democratic/Farmer/Labor
Contact Information
Office
367 State Office Building
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Full Name:
Gerald 'Jerry' F. Newton
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Rita; 6 Children: Ariane, Sabrina, Rebecca, Eric, Sophia, Kimball
Birth Date:
09/15/1937
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, MN
Home City:
Coon Rapids, MN
Religion:
Christian
Attended, Political Science, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 1979-1980
Attended, Political Science, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, 1978-1979
MA, International Relations, Boston University, 1974-1975
BA, Government, University of Maryland, 1964-1973
Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 35B, 2023-present
Senator, Minnesota State Senate, District 37, 2017-2023
Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 35B, 2022
Candidate, Minnesota State Senate, District 37, 2016, 2020
Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 37A, 2013-2017
Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 37A, 2012, 2014
Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 49B, 2009-2011
Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 49B, 2008, 2010
Mayor, City of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 1999-2000
Council Member, Coon Rapids City Council, 1994-2000
Former Member, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives
Former Member, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, Minnesota State Senate
Early Childhood Education and Development Committee, Anoka County
Former Member, Education Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives
Former Member, Family Care and Aging Committee, Minnesota State Senate
Former Member, Higher Education Finance and Policy, Minnesota State Senate
Former Member, Veterans Affairs Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives
Political Science Teacher, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 2011-present
Former Member, Northstar Corridor Development Authority
Owner/Manager, Blaine Dairy Store, 1980-2000
Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota, 1979-1980
Sergeant Major, United States Army, 1955-1978
Teacher, University of Maryland, 1975-1976
Member, Coon Rapids American Legion, present
Member, Coon Rapids Rotary Club, present
Member, Metro North Chamber of Commerce, present
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), present
Former Member, Anoka Human Rights Council
Former Member, Coon Rapids Economic Development Authority
Member, Anoka Hennepin School Board, 2000-2008
Member, Anoka County Affordable Housing Coalition, 1995-2000
Member, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, 1998-2000
Member, Board of Directors, Free to Be Committee, 1999-2000
Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, National League of Cities, 1995-2000
Member, Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board, 1996-2000
Commissioner, Housing and Re-Development Authority, City of Crystal, 1983-1985