Paul Marquart
Paul Marquart (born January 9, 1957) is a Minnesota politician serving as state commissioner for the Department of Revenue. A former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives,[1] he represented District 4B, which included parts of Becker, Clay, and Norman counties in the northwestern part of the state. He is also a teacher.[2]
Paul Marquart | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 4B district 9B (2001–2013) | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 3,2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Westfall |
| Succeeded by | Jim Joy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1957 Fargo, North Dakota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Colleen |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Dilworth, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | North Dakota State College of Science University of North Dakota Tri-College University |
| Profession | Educator, legislator |
Marquart was first elected to the House in 2000 and reelected consistently until he retired in 2022.
Marquart graduated from Fargo North High School in Fargo, North Dakota, then went on to North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, receiving his A.A., and to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, earning his B.A. in journalism in 1980 and his B.S. in social studies education in 1981. He earned his M.S. in education administration from Tri-College University in 1985. He has been a teacher in the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District since 1984.[2][3]
Marquart was a member of the Dilworth City Council from 1988 to 1989 and the city's mayor from 1990 to 2000.[3]
References
- Thaden, J. T. "Paul Marquart Appointed Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue for Minnesota". Lakes Area Radio. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Marquart, Paul". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- "Project Vote Smart - Representative Paul A. Marquart - Biography". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2010-07-20.