Keith Franke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 54A district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Anne Claflin |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Schoen |
| Succeeded by | Anne Claflin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1970 |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Saint Paul College Hamline University |
| Occupation | small business owner |
Keith Franke (born November 13, 1970) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 54A in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
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Early life, education, and career
Franke was born on November 13, 1970.[1][2] He attended Saint Paul College, graduating with a certificate in restaurant and bar management, and Hamline University, graduating with a certificate in economic development.[3]
Franke was mayor of St. Paul Park, Minnesota from 2012 to 2016.[2] He was a member of the South Washington County Cable Commission, the Red Rock Corridor Commission, and chaired the St. Paul Park Economic Development Authority.[3]
Franke owns Park Cafe and Franke's Corner Bar in St. Paul Park.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Franke was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016.
Personal life
Franke resides in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. He has two daughters.[1]
Franke is a recovering substance addict and has been sober since 1998.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Franke, Keith". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ a b c Coolican, J. Patrick (December 24, 2017). "Minnesota state Rep. Keith Franke traveled an unusual political path". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ a b c Burlingame, Hannah (October 16, 2016). "Health care talking point for 54A candidates". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
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