Mary Sawatzky (born February 7, 1961) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 17B in west-central Minnesota. She is currently teaching as a teacher of the deaf (hard-of-hearing) at Willmar Senior High School in Minnesota.
Mary Sawatzky | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 17B district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | Dave Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1961 |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Douglas |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Willmar, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | St. Cloud State University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | teacher, legislator |
Education edit
Sawatzky attended St. Cloud State University, graduating in 1984 with a B.S. in special education and elementary education. She was a special education teacher at New London–Spicer Senior High School from 1985 to 1986. When she left her job later that year, she started working in Willmar Public Schools as a learning disability teacher until 2018.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives edit
Sawatzky was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.
Sawatzky was one of two Democrats in the Minnesota House to vote against a same-sex marriage bill on May 9, 2013. The bill passed 75-59.[2]
Personal life edit
Sawatzky is married to her husband, Douglas. They have two children and reside in Willmar, Minnesota.[3] She teaches at Willmar Middle School.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "About". Mary Sawatzky for MN State Representative. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ^ "Journal of the House - 53rd Day - Thursday, May 9, 2013".
- ^ "Sawatzky, Mary". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
External links edit
- Mary Sawatzky at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Mary Sawatzky official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Rep. Mary Sawatzky official campaign website