Mike Beard (politician)
Mike Beard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Scott County Board of Commissioners from the 3rd District | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 55A district 35A (2003–2013) | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Wolf |
| Succeeded by | Bob Loonan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1953 Clearfield, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Residence | Shakopee, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Bethany College of Missions |
| Occupation | businessman, publisher, legislator |
Michael Beard (born July 22, 1953) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, who retired in 2014. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 55A, which includes portions of Scott County in the southwestern part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Communities in the district include Shakopee, Jackson Township, and Louisville Township. He is also a local businessman and newspaper publisher. He is now also co-chair of a coal energy advocacy group, Coalition for a Secure Energy Future and serves as Scott County Commissioner, District 3.