Joe Hoppe (politician)

For the American poet, short story writer and filmmaker, see W. Joe Hoppe.
Joe Hoppe
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 47B district
34B (2003–2013)
Assumed office
January 7, 2003
Preceded by redrawn district
Personal details
Born (1964-12-13) December 13, 1964
Political party Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse(s) Deanne
Children 2
Residence Chaska, Minnesota
Alma mater Saint John's University
Occupation businessman, legislator
Religion Catholic

Joseph R. "Joe" Hoppe (born December 13, 1964) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 47B, which includes portions of Carver County in the southwestern part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is also a local businessman and works in communications.[1]

Education

Hoppe graduated from Watertown High School in Watertown, then went on to Saint John's University in Collegeville, earning a B.A. in History.[2][3]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Hoppe was first elected in 2002, and was re-elected in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012. He ran unopposed in 2010 and 2012.[4] He was the chair of the House Commerce Committee during the 2011–2012 session.[5]

Personal life

Hoppe is a hunter and angler, and participated in the 2011 Governor's Fishing Opener with Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Kurt Zellers and Governor Mark Dayton.[6] He was also invited to the Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener in 2011.[7]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10766
  2. ↑ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10766
  3. ↑ http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=38902
  4. ↑ http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20101102/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&R=ALL&LD=34B
  5. ↑ http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=10766
  6. ↑ http://www.chanvillager.com/news/state_politics/hoppe-joins-governor-for-fishing-opener/article_7b26b05b-2e51-5d2d-96b9-648d8b3fb47a.html
  7. ↑ http://www.montenews.com/news/x268460582/Governor-s-Pheasant-Opener-hits-the-target
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