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  Hanson, Peggy
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AffiliationDemocratic-Farmer-Labor  
 
NamePeggy Hanson
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Lanesboro, Minnesota , United States
Emailpeggy@hansonforhouse.org
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Born May 25, 1950 (74 years)
ContributorThe Oncoming Storm
Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Apr 07, 2024 09:38pm
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InfoElected and appointed positions

* Lanesboro City Councilperson (elected Nov. 2000)
* Member of Lanesboro Economic Development Authority
* Assistant manager of Lanesboro Farmers Market
* Volunteer Chair of Rushford/Rushford Village Consolidation Study Commission (1995-96)
* Lanesboro Tourism Commission (1992-94)

Employment

* Owner and operator of Cady Hayes House B & B in Lanesboro (since 1992)
* Mediator and attorney in private practice
* Represented the Minnesota State Court System at the legislature regarding court financing issues (1999)
* Spent eight years as a legislative analyst and attorney, first for the League of Minnesota Cities and later for the Association of Minnesota Counties. Specialized in issues relating to municipal finance and taxation, economic development and government structure (1980's)

Education

* University of Minnesota 1968-71
* B.A. University of Mississippi 1972
* Juris Doctor cum laude University of Minnesota 1976

Community and Volunteer Experience

* Volunteer mediator with Olmsted County Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
* Graduate of Blandin Foundation Community Leadership Training Program (1996)
* Member of Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce
* Member and choirmember of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro
* Former board member of Cornucopia Art Center
* Co-founder of Over the Back Fence live radio show. Singer and cast member in the "Fun with Food" regular feature
* Member of Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Advisory Coun


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