Roger Reinert
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Roger Jonathon Reinert (born July 22, 1970) is an American politician, mayor of Duluth, Minnesota, and member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL). He served in the Minnesota House from 2009 to 2011 and the Minnesota Senate from 2011 to 2017.
Roger Reinert | |
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40th Mayor of Duluth | |
Assumed office January 4, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Emily Larson |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 7th district | |
In office January 4, 2011 – January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Yvonne Prettner Solon |
Succeeded by | Erik Simonson |
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 7B district | |
In office January 6, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Mike Jaros |
Succeeded by | Kerry Gauthier |
Personal details | |
Born | (1970-07-22) July 22, 1970 (age 53) Olivia, Minnesota |
Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota Minnesota State University, Mankato Mitchell Hamline School of Law |
Occupation | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy United States Navy Reserve Temporary duty assignment |
Years of service | 2005-Present |
Rank | Commander |
Commands | PACFLT, CSTC-A |
Awards | Defense Meritorious Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
From 2004 to 2009, Reinert served on the Duluth City Council, where he was elected president twice.[1] Reinert spent 6 years (2011–2016) serving on the Minnesota Senate, where he represented District 7, which included St. Louis County. 2 years prior to this (2009–2010), Reinert served on the Minnesota House of Representatives. Currently, Reinert is a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves.[2] Reinert is a licensed attorney, owns a consulting firm, and teaches at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth.