Brad Tabke
Brad Tabke (born May 11, 1979)[1] is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 55A in the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Brad Tabke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 55A district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Loonan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1979 |
| Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Katy |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Shakopee, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University |
| Occupation | consultant |
Early life, education, and career
Tabke was raised in Moville, Iowa.[2] Tabke attended Iowa State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in horticulture.[1]
Tabke owns a consulting firm located in downtown Shakopee, Minnesota and is a founder of the Shakopee Diversity Alliance. He is a former member of the Transportation Advisory Board for the Metropolitan Council, former chair of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, and former chair of the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.[3]
Tabke was mayor of Shakopee, first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2013.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Tabke was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018.
Personal life
Tabke and his wife, Katy, have two children. He has resided in Shakopee, Minnesota since 2003.[3]
References
- "Tabke, Brad". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- Juhl, Mary (November 8, 2013). "UPDATE: Tabke crusies to re-election win". Shakopee Valley News. Big Fish Works. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- McKnight, Amanda (June 5, 2018). "Former mayor Tabke to run for Legislature". Shakopee Valley News. Big Fish Works. Retrieved November 10, 2018.