Tama Theis Explained

Tama Theis
State House:Minnesota
District:14A
Term Start:February 19, 2013
Term End:January 3, 2023
Predecessor:Steve Gottwalt (District 15A)
Successor:Bernie Perryman (District 14A)
Birth Date:9 February 1960
Party:Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse:Greg
Children:2
Residence:St. Cloud, Minnesota
Occupation:small business owner

Tama Theis (born February 9, 1960) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, she represents District 14A in central Minnesota.

Education

Theis attended St. Cloud Technical and Community College, graduating with an A.A.S.[1]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Theis was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in a special election in 2013.

Opposition to COVID vaccine mandates

In December 2021, Theis joined 37 other Republican members of the Minnesota House in signing a letter to the Mayo Clinic challenging its policy requiring staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The letter said in part, "We will not support state funding for programs like these, or any other funding, for any healthcare facility that fires their employees due to unrealistic vaccine mandate policies."[2] [3] [4]

Personal life

Theis is married to Greg Theis. They have two children and reside in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Theis, Tama . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . Legislators Past & Present . April 3, 2013.
  2. https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/goppdf/KjjzzR9JvE2GyqQV2Nc_eA.pdf Letter sent to Dr. Gianrico Farrugia, CEO & President Mayo Clinic
  3. https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-house-republicans-criticize-mayo-clinic-for-employee-vaccine-mandate/600127703/ Briana Bierschbach, Star Tribune, December 16, 2021 "Minnesota House Republicans criticize Mayo Clinic for employee vaccine mandate"
  4. https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/rochester-legislators-react-to-gop-letter-asking-mayo-clinic-to-reconsider-vaccine-mandate|Matthew Stolle, Rochester Post Bulletin, December 15, 2021 "Rochester legislators react to GOP letter asking Mayo Clinic to reconsider vaccine