Lawrence "Larry" J. Pogemiller (born September 18, 1951) is an American politician from Minnesota, and the Commissioner of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.[1] A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, he represented northeast Minneapolis districts in the Minnesota Legislature from 1981 to 2011, and served as the Senate's 9th majority leader from 2007 to 2011. As majority leader, he was chair of the Senate Rules Committee and its subcommittees, and also served on the Senate Tax Committee.[2][3]
Larry Pogemiller | |
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| Director of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education | |
| Assumed office October 28, 2011 | |
| Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office January 2007 – January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Dean Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Amy Koch |
| Minnesota State Senator from the 59th District | |
| In office January 1993 – November 7, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Allan Spear |
| Succeeded by | Kari Dziedzic |
| Minnesota State Senator from the 58th District | |
| In office January 1983 – January 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Eric D. Petty |
| Succeeded by | Carl W. Kroening |
| Minnesota State Representative from District 55A | |
| In office January 1981 – January 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley J. Fudro |
| Succeeded by | Connie Levi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1951 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Domestic partner | Jill |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Harvard University |
| Occupation | system project analyst, legislator |
Pogemiller was born in Minneapolis and graduated from DeLaSalle High School in 1969. He was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1980, serving as the representative of District 55A from 1981 to 1983. After serving one term, he was elected to the Senate in 1982, serving the old District 58 prior to the 1992 redistricting and, thereafter, District 59. He was re-elected in every general election. He was appointed Director of the Higher Education office in October 2011 by Governor of Minnesota Mark Dayton.[2][4]
Pogemiller is known for his outspoken, assertive leadership style and his strategic thinking.[5] Reporter Tom Scheck of Minnesota Public Radio called him "a brilliant and combative political tactician who often speaks his mind".[6] Former Minnesota House Speaker Steve Sviggum called him "a very frustrating individual as he runs the clock past midnight all the time." Pogemiller had a rocky relationship with former Republican governor Tim Pawlenty.[7]
References
edit- ^ Governor's Cabinet
- ^ a b "Governor Dayton Appoints Sen. Larry Pogemiller to Head the Office of Higher Education". Archived from the original on January 18, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
- ^ Pugmire, Tim (January 10, 2012). "Elections today in Minneapolis to fill state House and Senate seats". Minnesota Public Radio. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012.
- ^ "Pogemiller, Lawrence J. "Larry"". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Brunswick, Mark; Lopez, Patricia (November 9, 2006). "Pogemiller to take Senate helm: As the newly elected DFL Senate majority leader, combative Minneapolis Sen. Larry Pogemiller pledged cooperation to get business done". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on December 26, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
- ^ Scheck, Tom (November 9, 2006). "Minneapolis to rule at Legislature". Minnesota Public Radio.
- ^ Scheck, Tom (November 29, 2006). "Pogemiller in spotlight as session nears". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
External links
edit- Larry Pogemiller at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Lawrence J. Pogemiller Web Page
- Minnesota Public Radio – Votetracker: Lawrence Pogemiller Voting Record
- Project Vote Smart – Senator Lawrence Pogemiller Profile
- Senator Pogemiller Campaign Web Site