Full Name:
Debra Hilstrom
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Joel; 2 Children: Stephanie, Jeremy
Birth Date:
06/21/1968
Birth Place:
Brooklyn Center, MN
Home City:
Brooklyn Center, MN
Religion:
Lutheran
JD, Law, William Mitchell College of Law, 2007-2010
BA, Sociology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1986-1990
Deputy Minority Leader, Minnesota State House of Representatives, present
Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 40B, 2000-2019
Candidate, Minnesota State Attorney General, 2018
Member, Brooklyn Center City Council, 1995-2000
Member, Brooklyn Center City Planning Commission
Member, Brooklyn Center Domestic Abuse Intervention Program
Former Member, Civil Law and Data Practices Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives
Former Member, Commerce and Regulatory Reform Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Minority Member, Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives
Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives
Assistant Leader, House Democratic Farmer Labor Party Caucus, 2002-2004
Assistant Anoka County Attorney, Anoka County Attorney'sOffice, 2010-present
Operator, Small Business
Owner, Small Business
Adjunct Professor, William Mitchell College of Law, 2011-2012
Former Legislative Aide, Senator Linda Scheid, 1996-2000
President, Brooklyn Center Swim Club
Member, Brooklyn Center Planning Commission, 1992-1993
Awards:
In 2001, Debra received the "Champion for Racial Justice" award for her leadership toward racial equity.
In 2006, Debra received the "Children's Champion Award" from the Children's Defense Fund for promoting the health and well being of Minnesota's children.
In 2007, the Police and Peace Officers Association named Debra as "Legislator of the Year."
In 2008, Debra received a "Perfect Score" by Conservation Minnesota.
In 2009, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees named Debra "Legislator of the Year".
In 2009, Debra was recognized by the Minnesota Courts for her leadership on improving the administration of justice and untiring efforts to ensure meaningful access to the judicial system for the citizens of Minnesota. Debra also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Center for Elder Justice and Policy for a law she passed that will protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation.
In 2015, Debra received the public service award from MCAA, which recognized her efforts to enhance the quality of justice in Minnesota.