Co-Chair, Rice County Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 20B, 2013-2019

Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 25B, 2007-2010

Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 25B, 2002, 2004, 2010

Former Member, Agriculture Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Agriculture Policy Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education Innovation Policy Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Northfield School District Curriculum Committee

Former Co-Chair, Northfield School District Wind Energy Task Force

Former Co-Chair, Quality Compensation for Teachers Committee

Negotiator, Northfield Teachers Union, 1997-present

Building Representative, Union Leadership, Northfield Teachers Union, 1988-present

Lead Teacher, Northfield Alternative Learning Center

English Teacher, Northfield Public Schools, 1987-2007

Newsletter Editor, 1999-2002

Actor, Theater Program, Milan High School/Northfield High School/Northfield Arts Guild, 1977-1994

Director, Theater Program, Milan High School/Northfield High School/Northfield Arts Guild, 1977-1994

Teacher, Faribault Public Schools, 1984-1987

English Teacher, Constance Bultman Wilson Center, 1979-1984

Mental Health Worker, Metropolitan Medical Center and Hennepin County Medical Center, 1977-1979

Language Arts Teacher, Milan Public Schools, 1975-1977

Former Member, Advisory Board, Rice County Family Services Collaborative

Former President, Board, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs

Former Chair, Council, Cannon Valley

Former President, Minnesota Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity Project

Chair, Volunteer Committee, Rice County Habitat for Humanity

Board Member, Serve Minnesota, 2007-2008

Moderator, First United Church of Christ Northfield Church Council, 2000-2007

Deacon, First United Church of Christ Northfield Church Council, 2000-2007

Trainer, Minnesota Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity Project, 1992-2004

Co-Chair, Rice County Human Services Collaborative, 2000-2002

Board Member, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs Board, 1993-2001

Member, Board, Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 1989

Awards:

Northfield Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

Current Car:

Pontiac Vibe

Father's Name:

Haldor M. Bly

Father's Occupation:

Newspaper reporter/photographer/editor.

Mother's Name:

Mary Bly

Mother's Occupation:

Waitress

Personal Hero and Why:

Father - wise, honest, creative, courageous.

Priority Issues:

Education/Healthcare

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

To make a difference for the people of Minnesota.