Advantage Magazine | January 2021

TRANSITIONS Thank You for Your Service

2020 was a disruptive, nontraditional year full of uncertainty and instability. Amidst this disruption, common traditions still continued, including holding local elections. As we enter into 2021, the Chamber would like to recognize and thank the outgoing members of the Rochester City Council and State elected delegation. We appreciate your commitment to this community and willingness to step forward to serve.

City of Rochester • Council President: Randy Staver • Ward 2: Michael Wojick • Ward 4: Mark Bilderback • Ward 6: Annalissa Johnson

State of Minnesota • District Representative 25b: Duane Sauke

2021 Rochester-area Elected Officials

The new 2021 Rochester City Council has been officially sworn in. The 92nd Minnesota Legislature convened on Tuesday, Jan. 5 to begin their 2021 work, including pandemic relief and approving a budget. The following list is a compilation of those council members, commissioners, and state elected officials who represent the greater Rochester area.

City of Rochester • President: Brooke Carlson • Ward 1: Patrick Keane • Ward 2: Mark Bransford • Ward 3: Nick Campion • Ward 4: Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick

Olmsted County • District 1 Stephanie Podulke, Chair • District 2 Ken Brown • District 3 Gregg Wright • District 4 Matt Flynn • District 5 Jim Bier • District 6 Sheila Kiscaden • District 7 Mark Thein, Vice Chair

State of Minnesota • District 25 Senator David Senjem • District 26 Senator Carla Nelson

• District 25a Representative Duane Quam • District 25b Representative: Liz Boldon • District 26a Representative Tina Liebling • District 26b Representative Nels Pierson

• Ward 5: Shaun Palmer • Ward 6: Molly Dennis

New Executive Director for DMC The Chamber would like to welcome to Patrick Seeb, formerly the Director of Economic Development and Placemaking at DMC, who will now serve as Executive Director for the organization. The Chamber also recognizes and acknowledges the leadership of DMC’s outgoing (and founding) Executive Director-- and former Chamber Board Chair -- Lisa Clarke for her years of service to the effort and to the community. Best wishes on your future endeavors, Lisa.

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