Cedrick Frazier

Frazier attended University of Minnesota-Morris, graduating with a B.A. in psychology; Minnesota State University, Mankato, graduating with a M.A. in urban studies with an emphasis in local government management; and William Mitchell College of Law, graduating with a J.D.[2] While in law school, Frazier clerked for the Hennepin County Public Defender's Office in Minneapolis. After graduating from law school and passing the bar, he began his legal career as a public defender in Hennepin County. In 2008, Frazier accepted the position of Director of Equity and Diversity for the Minneapolis Public School District and was later promoted to legal counsel for the district. After spending 8 years in public education, Frazier joined the legal team at Education Minnesota, the state's largest labor union.[3]

Frazier also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.[3]

In August 2018, Frazier was appointed to the New Hope City Council, replacing Erik Lammle, who moved out of New Hope. Before his appointment, Frazier served on the city's Planning Commission.[4] Frazier was sworn in on September 10, 2018, and became the first African American to serve on the New Hope City Council.[5]

While a member of the council, Frazier encouraged engagement and dialogue between the Human Rights Commission and police department on policing practices. He also proposed ordinances related to protecting tenants of affordable housing units in the city.[6]

Frazier was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2020, succeeding longtime Minnesota State Representative Lyndon Carlson.[7] On January 1, 2021, Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman appointed Frazier to serve as Vice-Chair of the House Public Safety Committee.[8]

Frazier and his wife, Stella, have three daughters. Their family resides in New Hope, Minnesota.[2]