Jean Wagenius
Jean D. Wagenius (born October 1941) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 63B, which includes portions of the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, which is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. She is an attorney and worked previously as a staff attorney for the Minnesota Court of Appeals.[1]
Jean Wagenius | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 63B district 62B (1987–1993), 63A (1993–2003), 62B (2003–2013) | |
| Assumed office January 6, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Brandl |
| Succeeded by | Emma Greenman (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1941 (age 79) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Dwight |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | George Washington University William Mitchell College of Law |
| Profession | Attorney, legislator |
Early life, education, and career
Wagenius graduated from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1963 with a B.A., and later attended William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, earning her J.D. in 1983.[1] She also attended the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois in the 1960s, and worked at Peace Corps Headquarters, selecting and placing new volunteers.[2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Wagenius was first elected in 1986 and has been reelected every two years since. Due to legislative redistricting in 1992, her district was known as 63A from 1993 to 2003.[1]
References
- "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Wagenius, Jean D". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- "MN State Representative Jean Wagenius". Jeanwagenius.org. Retrieved 2010-07-20.