| Full Name: | Kim M. Norton |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (MN) - 25B, Democratic/Farmer/Labor |
| First Elected: | 11/07/2006 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Female |
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| Family: | Husband: Randy Stone; 4 Children: Christian, Andrew, Katerine, Kelsey Norton, Ben Stone |
| Birth Date: | 09/22/1957 |
| Birth Place: | Miami Beach, FL |
| Home City: | Rochester, MN |
| Religion: | Lutheran/Unitarian Universalist |
Attended, Winona State University, 1999, Grade Point Average of 4.0
BS, Human Development, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1981, Grade Point Average of 3.5
BS, Special Education, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1981, Grade Point Average of 3.5
Assistant Minority Leader, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 2011-present
Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 2006-present
Chair, Darn Fine Ladies-DFL Womens Group, 2005-present
Organizer, Darn Fine Ladies-DFL Womens Group, 2005-present
Chair, Rochester School Board, 1998-present
Clerk, Rochester School Board, 1998-present
Vice Chair, Rochester School Board, 1998-present
Chair, Rochester School Board, 1999-2006
Member, Rochester School Board, 1999-2006
Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 29B, 2004
Volunteer Lobbyist, MN and National PTA, 1997-2004
Campaign Manager, Jim Price for Rochester School Board, 1994
Member, Olmsted County Public Health Advisory Committee, 2004-present
Member, Various Committees, Minnesota Department of Education, 1998-present
Member, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce-Governmental Affairs, 2006-2010
Co-Chair, Steps to a Healthier Minnesota State Advisory Committee, 2006-2008
Member, Greater Rochester Area University Committee (GRAUC), 2005-2008
Member, ISD 535 Community Curriculum Advisory Committee, 2004-2006
Member, Olmsted County Public Health Advisory Committee, 2004-2006
Member, Steering Committee, Action for Healthy Kids, 2002-2006
Adult Member, Youth Commission of Olmsted County, 2000-2001, 2003
Member, Diversity Committee, 1998-1999, 2003
Co-Chair, Coordinated School Health, 1999-2003
Member, Coordinated School Health, 1999-2003
Member, Suicide Prevention Task Force, 2002
Member, Administrative Licensure Rulemaking Advisory Complaint Review Team, Department of Education, 2000-2001
Executive Director, Rochester Area Math/Science Partnership, 2008-2010
Substitute Teacher, ISD 535-Rochester Public Schools, 2007
District Manager, Upper Midwest Region, Junior Achievement, 2005-2007
Bookseller, Borders/Waldenbooks, 2001-2005
Volunteer Coordinator, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1996-2001
Interagency Family Connection, Independent School District 535, Olmsted City Health/Social Services, 1993-1996
Substitute Teacher, Aurora Public Schools, 1988-1989
Member, Women in Government, 2008-present
Member, Rotary Club, Greater Rochester, 2005-present
Member, Rochester Chamber of Commerce, 1998-present
Member, League of Women Voters, 1996-present
Member, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Alumnae, 1981-present
BILLD Fellow, CSG (Council of State Governments), 2009
Member, Executive Leadership, County Advisory, Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), 2008-2010
Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), 2006-2008
Member, Board of Directors, National Parent Teacher Association , 1998-2008
Member, Community Education Advisory Council, 2004-2006
Committee Chair, Diversity Council , 2004-2006
Member, Board of Directors, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 2002-2004
Legislative:
EPA -Region 5 Leadership Award (radon legislation)
MN Environmental Health Assn. Merit Award (radon/smoke free legislation)
MN Dept. of Health Certificate of Recognition (radon legislation)
MN Medical Assn & Zumbro Valley Medical Society Certificate of Honor (smoke free legislation)
Olmsted Cty "Live for Others" Health Community Award Certificate of Recognition
League of MN Cities Legislator of Distinction 2007
MN Farmers Union Farm and Rural Legislative Award 2007-2008
MN School Board Assn Certificate of Appreciation 2008
Community Awards:
Steps to a Healthier MN Recognition 2008
Rochester School Board Service Award as Chair 2006
Interfaith Hospitality Network Award 2004
KROC Radio Super Citizen 2004
MN School Boards Association Directors Award 2004
MN PTA Life Achievement Award 2001
KTTC TV/Volunteer Connection - 10 Who Make a Difference Award 1998
Junior Achievement Consultant of the Year Award 1998
National Cable TV/National PTA Outstanding Leadership Award 1998
JC Penney Company Golden Rule Award Finalist 1996
CO PTA Life Membership Award 1988.
To serve my constituents by representing their views and addressing issues of concern to them at the Capitol. I hope to increase confidence in the legislature and state government by working across party lines to get work done, which is something my constituents tell me they want.
Capitol Email
rep.kim.norton@house.mn
Capitol Website
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=15263
District Email
kimnorton@mac.com
Capitol
593 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1298
Phone: 651-296-9249
Toll Free: 800-657-3855
Key Staff
Joe Gould
Legislative Assistant
593 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-296-5380
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