Brent Hoffman Explained
Brent "B.R." Hoffman (born May 7, 1963) is an American writer, military veteran, and politician currently serving as a State Senator in South Dakota for District 9, including western Sioux Falls,[1] Hartford, and Wall Lake.[2]
He is a Republican and served in the military.[3] [4] [5] He is a survivor of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon.
Early life and education
Hoffman received an associate degree from the University of Maryland in 1987, a bachelor's degree from Newman University in 1989, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in 1993.
Career
From 1983 to 2003, Hoffman served a 20-year active-duty career in the U.S. Air Force. He served as a nuclear weapons officer.In 2022, he ran for the state senate seat in District 9, facing a 15-year incumbent state representative, and was elected by a margin of more than 2-1.[6] [7]
Sponsored legislation
- SB133 — Modify the design of license plates to include the state motto (“Under God, the People Rule”)[8]
- SB146 – Limit parole for violent offenders
Book
- Life After a Biography (2012) – ISBN 9781449769574
Notes and References
- Web site: 2023-05-30 . Sioux Falls lawmaker leading possible term limit ballot measure . 2023-12-08 . KELOLAND.com . en-US.
- Web site: 2022-09-12 . Meet the candidates District 9: Hartford, NW Sioux Falls . 2023-12-08 . KELOLAND.com . en-US.
- Web site: Loading... . 2023-12-08 . South Dakota Legislature . en.
- Web site: 2023-02-06 . SD Senate turns down motto for license plates . 2023-12-08 . KELOLAND.com . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-02-08 . Senate wants 'truth in sentencing' for crimes . 2023-12-08 . KELOLAND.com . en-US.
- Web site: South Dakota Secretary of State . 2023-12-08 . electionresults.sd.gov.
- Web site: South Dakota State Senate - District 9 Republican Primary Results Detroit Free Press . 2023-12-08 . www.freep.com . en.
- Web site: Loading... . 2023-12-08 . South Dakota Legislature . en.
