Katie Sieben

Katie Sieben (born March 23, 1977) is an American politician who currently serves as Chair of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Sieben was appointed to the commission by Governor Mark Dayton in January 2017, and promoted to chair in April 2019 by Governor Tim Walz.

Katie Sieben
Chair of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
In office
April 2019  Present
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office
January 3, 2007  January 2, 2017
Preceded bySharon Marko
Succeeded byDan Schoen
Constituency57th (2007–2013)
54th (2013–2017)
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 57A district
In office
January 7, 2003  January 2, 2007
Preceded byredrawn district
Succeeded byKarla Bigham
Personal details
Born (1977-03-23) March 23, 1977
Newport, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse
Josh Straka
(m. 2005)
RelationsMike Sieben (father)
Harry A. Sieben (uncle)
Harry Sieben Sr. (grandfather)
Children3
EducationColorado College (BA)
Harvard University (MPA)

Previously, Sieben served as a member of the Minnesota Senate from 2007 to 2017, and before that, as a State Representative. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), her districts included portions of Dakota and Washington counties.

Early life and education

Sieben was born and raised in Newport, Minnesota.[1][2] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College and a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.[1][2] Sieben also served as a policy fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Career

Sieben was first elected to the Senate in 2006, and was re-elected in 2010 and 2012. During the 89th Legislative Session (2015-2016), Sieben served as Assistant Majority Leader. She did not seek re-election in 2016.

Prior to her service in the Senate, she represented the 57A district in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007.[1]

Sieben also worked as an intern for United States Representative Bill Luther and as Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Mark Dayton,[3] who later served as Governor of Minnesota.

Her special legislative concerns included elections, environment, transportation, education, health care.[1]

Personal life

Sieben married Josh Straka in 2005. They have three children. Sieben's father, Michael, and uncle, Harry, also served in the Minnesota Legislature, being members of the House during the 1970s and early 1980s.[1]

References

  1. "Sieben, Katie". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  2. "About Katie Sieben". Katie Sieben Volunteer Committee. Archived from the original on June 17, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  3. "OPINION EXCHANGE | Mark Dayton: A day of terror — and common purpose". Star Tribune.
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