Jeff Witte Explained

Jeff Witte
State House:Minnesota
District:57B
Predecessor:redistricted
Term Start:January 3, 2023
Constituency:57B (2023-present)
Birth Date:26 December 1965
Residence:Lakeville, Minnesota
Education:Winona State University (BS)
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) (MA)
Party:Republican
Spouse:Jennifer
Children:3

Jeff Witte (born December 26, 1965) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Witte represents District 57B in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the city of Lakeville and parts of Dakota County.[1] [2]

Early life, education and career

Witte grew up in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. He received his bachelor's degree in social work and criminal justice from Winona State University, and a master's in police leadership, administration and education from the University of St. Thomas.

Witte served as an officer and sergeant in the Burnsville Police Department for 27 years.[3] He served on the Lakeville Planning Commission from 2017 until his election to the legislature.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Witte was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran for an open seat created by legislative redistricting.

Witte serves on the Public Safety Finance and Policy and the Taxes Committees.

Personal life

Witte lives in Lakeville with his wife, Jennifer, and has three children.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Witte, Jeff - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present . 2023-02-26 . www.lrl.mn.gov.
  2. Web site: Rep. Jeff Witte (57B) - Minnesota House of Representatives . 2023-02-26 . www.house.mn.gov.
  3. Web site: Montemayor . Stephen . March 18, 2015 . Burnsville standoff ends without injury . 2023-08-13 . Star Tribune.