John Persell

John Persell
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 5A district
4A (2009–2013)
Assumed office
January 6, 2009
Preceded by Frank Moe
Personal details
Born 1950 (age 65–66)
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Children 3
Residence Bemidji, Minnesota
Alma mater Bemidji State University
Profession environmental specialist, legislator, veteran

John Sterling Persell, Jr. (born 1950) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he represents District 5A, which includes portions of Beltrami, Cass and Itasca counties in the northern part of the state. He is also a retired water quality specialist and environmental policy analyst for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.[1]

Persell was elected in 2008, running after two-term Representative Frank Moe opted not to seek reelection.[2] He was reelected in 2010 and 2012.

Persell majored in Biology at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, and served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Beltrami County Soil and Water Conservation Board, and of the Frohn Township Board of Supervisors. Persell is a member of the American Legion Honor Guard, and has worked as a mentor in the STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) at Leech Lake Tribal College in Cass Lake.[3][4]

Persell voted for same-sex marriage in Minnesota.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Persell, Jr., John Sterling". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. ↑ "Blue man in a Red district: Frank Moe won't seek relection in 2008". Buildourparty.blogspot.com. 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  3. ↑ "Project Vote Smart - Representative John Persell - Biography". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  4. ↑ "Vote John Persell I Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A". Johnpersell.com. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  5. ↑ Video on YouTube
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