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Summary

Representative John Ward

Full Name: John Ward
Office: State House (MN) - 10A, Democratic/Farmer/Labor
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Sally Gfrerer; 4 Children: Amy, Eric, Ryan, Shannon
Birth Date: 08/02/1950
Birth Place: Duluth, MN
Home City: Brainerd, MN
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HF 2083 - Requires State Reserve Funds to be Used to Reduce School Debt
Legislation (Nay)

April 2, 2012 - Rescinds $430.09 million from the state budget reserve and appropriates it to the general fund for the 2012 fiscal year (Sec. 38). ...

HF 2083 - Requires State Reserve Funds to be Used to Reduce School Debt
Legislation (Nay)

March 15, 2012 - Rescinds $430 million from the budget reserve and appropriates the monies to the general fund for the 2012 fiscal year (Art. 5, Sec. 7). ...

HF 1870 - Authorizes School Districts to Dismiss Teachers Based on Performance
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 16, 2012 - Authorizes a school board to base unrequested leave of absence or dismissal decisions on a teacher's evaluation outcome, beginning no later than the 2016-2017 ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Health Care

Jan. 1, 2012 - Minnesota citizens, the healthiest in the nation, deserve access to quality, comprehensive, affordable and portable universal health care. I have worked in a bi-partisan way ...

Issue Position: Property Tax Reform

Jan. 1, 2012 - Real property tax reform is the only thing that will help save the American dream for many Minnesotans. Taxes have become less fair and more ...

Issue Position: Education

Jan. 1, 2012 - Minnesota has a long history of leadership and excellence in providing quality education and has served as a model for the nation. Even in times ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($12,805.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Ward refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep.john.ward@house.mn

Capitol Website
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=15253

Capitol
375 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1298
Phone: 651-296-4333
Toll Free: 800-683-4205

District
11442 Forestview Drive
Baxter, MN 56425
Phone: 218-828-3626

Key Staff
Dussty Thelen
Legislative Assistant
533 State Office Building
100 Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-296-5322

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