Keith Franke (politician)
Keith Franke (born November 13, 1970) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 54A in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Keith Franke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 54A district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Anne Claflin |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Schoen |
| Succeeded by | Anne Claflin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1970 |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Saint Paul College Hamline University |
| Occupation | small business owner |
Early life, education, and career edit
Franke was born on November 13, 1970.[1][2] He attended Saint Paul College, graduating with a certificate in restaurant and bar management, and Hamline University, graduating with a certificate in economic development.[3]
Franke was mayor of St. Paul Park, Minnesota from 2012 to 2016.[2] He was a member of the South Washington County Cable Commission, the Red Rock Corridor Commission, and chaired the St. Paul Park Economic Development Authority.[3]
Franke owns Park Cafe and Franke's Corner Bar in St. Paul Park.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives edit
Franke was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016.
Personal life edit
Franke resides in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. He has two daughters.[1]
Franke is a recovering substance addict and has been sober since 1998.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Franke, Keith". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ a b c Coolican, J. Patrick (December 24, 2017). "Minnesota state Rep. Keith Franke traveled an unusual political path". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ a b c Burlingame, Hannah (October 16, 2016). "Health care talking point for 54A candidates". Lillie Suburban Newspapers. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
External links edit
- Keith Franke at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present