HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Recognition of Senator Chris GerlachROSEMOUNTEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting: February 5, 2013
AGENDA ITEM: Recognition of Senator Chris Gerlach
AGENDA SECTION:
Presentations
PREPARED BY: William H. Droste, Mayor
AGENDA NO.
ATTACHMENTS: None
APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Present plaque to Chris Gerlach
SUMMARY
The Rosemount City Council is recognizing Chris Gerlach for his service in the Minnesota Senate
representing the 37`'' District. Mr. Gerlach served as a member of the Minnesota Senate representing
District 37, which includes portions of the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Rosemount since July,
2004. Prior to being elected to the Senate, Mr. Gerlach was a member of the Minnesota House of
Representatives.
Mr. Gerlach served as assistant majority leader and Majority Whip in the Senate from January through
December 2011. He chaired the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, and was also a
member of the Senate's Capital Investment, Environment and Natural Resources, and Rules and
Administration committee. His special legislative concerns included tax relief, less government spending,
education reform and public safety.
Mr. Gerlach was elected to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners District 7 in 2012.