Augustine Dominguez

Augustine "Willie" Dominguez (born July 30, 1955) is a Democrat, and a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He represented District 58B, which includes portions of downtown and north Minneapolis, from 2007–2009. He lost the district DFL Party's endorsement to Bobby Joe Champion in 2008. He then opted to run in the primary election, again losing to Champion, who went on to win in the general election on November 4, 2008.[1]

Augustine "Willie" Dominguez
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 58B district
In office
2007–2009
Preceded byKeith Ellison
Succeeded byBobby Joe Champion
Personal details
Born (1955-07-30) July 30, 1955
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Political partyDemocratic Farmer Labor Party
Spouse(s)Juanita
ResidenceMinneapolis, Minnesota
Alma materHennepin Technical College
Professionconsultant, radio show host

While in the House, Dominguez was a member of the Commerce and Labor Committee and the Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee. He also served on the Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee for the Veterans Affairs Division, on the Finance subcommittees for the K-12 Finance Division, the K-12 Finance Division-Disparities in Student Support and Service (which he chaired), and the Public Safety Finance Division.[2]

Dominguez attended Minneapolis North High School and Hennepin Technical College. He is a nonprofit management consultant, and also has a Saturday morning radio show on KFAI Radio.[2]

References
  1. Gabler, Jay (2008-08-20). "Three-legged 58B race contrasts leadership styles | Twin Cities Daily Planet". Tcdailyplanet.net. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Dominguez, Augustine". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.


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