Jason Metsa (born July 17, 1980) is an American politician, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and the former Deputy Commissioner at the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 6B in northeastern Minnesota from 2013 to 2019.
Jason Metsa | |
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| Deputy Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board | |
| In office February 22, 2019 – 2022 | |
| Governor | Tim Walz |
| Preceded by | Mary Finnegan |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 6B district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Rukavina |
| Succeeded by | Dave Lislegard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1980 |
| Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
| Spouse | Amanda |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Virginia, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Mesabi Range Community and Technical College (A.A.) |
Education edit
Metsa attended Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, graduating with an A.A.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives edit
Metsa was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.
Minnesota’s 8th District Congressional Campaign edit
Metsa was a Democratic candidate for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Metsa lost the primary on August 14, 2018.
IRRRB edit
On February 22, 2019, Metsa became the Deputy Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. His predecessor was Mary Finnegan.
Personal life edit
Metsa and his wife, Amanda, have one child.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Metsa, Jason". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
External links edit
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