Steve Green (born May 28, 1960) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 2. He previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 2B in northwestern Minnesota, which includes most of Becker County, southern Clearwater County, southern Hubbard County, Mahnomen County, northeastern Otter Tail County and northern Wadena County.
Education and career
Green graduated from Fosston High School in 1978. He later attended the Detroit Lakes Area Vocational Technical Institute. Green operated Lakeland Greenhouse, which his parents established in 1973, from 1981 to 2004. He now makes his living in construction and carpentry work.
Green had been politically active in the Republican Party for many years before running for office.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Green lost his first bids for the Minnesota House in 2008 and 2010. He was elected in 2012.
Committee assignments
For the 89th legislative session, Green was a member of:
- Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy Committee (vice chair)
- Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
- Legacy Funding Finance Committee
For the 88th legislative session, Green was a member of:
- Capital Investment Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee
- Housing Finance and Policy Committee
- Legacy Committee
Minnesota Senate
Green was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2022.
Personal life
Green and his wife, Cindy, have six children and reside in Fosston, Minnesota. He is self-employed.
Elections
References
External links
- Steve Green at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Steve Green official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Rep. Steve Green official campaign website
