Phil Krinkie
Philip B. Krinkie (born February 3, 1950) is an American politician from the state of Minnesota. He is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, from 1991 to 2006, and was a candidate for Minnesota's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in 2014 when it was vacated by Michele Bachmann.[1][2]
Philip Krinkie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 53A district | |
| In office 1991–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1950 Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Ramsey |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Shoreview, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Coe College |
| Occupation | businessman |
Krinkie is from Shoreview, Minnesota. He owns a heating and air-conditioning business and is a member of the board of trustees for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.[2] He served as the president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota, until he resigned to run for Congress.[3]
Born in Maplewood, Minnesota, Krinkie went to Minnehaha Academy High School. He then received his bachelor's degree from Coe College in 1975.[4]
References
- Henry, Devin (July 22, 2013). "Phil Krinkie joins 6th District race". MinnPost. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- Ashenmacherwashenmacher, Will (July 20, 2013). "Phil Krinkie joins GOP race to succeed Bachmann". TwinCities.com. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- Henry, Devin (September 16, 2013). "Newspaper publisher Ted Lillie named new Taxpayers League president". MinnPost. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Philip B. "Phil" Krinkie