Zack Stephenson, Minnesota House 35A: 'We got the job done'

By Steve Share, Minneapolis Labor Review editor

COON RAPIDS— Zack Stephenson celebrates the progress of the past two years at the Minnesota legislature: “After many years of divided government that prevented meaningful progress for our state, we got the job done through a host of accomplishments that will benefit Minnesotans for generations to come.”

First elected to the Minnesota House in 2018, Stephenson is running for re-election for a third term for the District 35A seat to represent Anoka and Coon Rapids. He has the endorsement of the Minnesota AFL-CIO and DFL Party.

In three terms in the Minnesota House, Stephenson has earned a 100 percent voting record on working families issues from the Minnesota AFL-CIO.

Stephenson chairs the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee in the House, focused on protecting consumers from fraud. For example, legislation enacted this year ends the unfair business practice of “junk fees” and requires transparency on ticket prices.

For his leadership in passing clean energy legislation in 2021, Stephenson received the “2022 LIUNA Leadership Award” from the Laborers District Council. “Our bill will help Minnesotans get more affordable, reliable and clean energy,” Stephenson says. “It will also help make sure that the next generation of energy infrastructure is built by good paying, union Minnesota jobs!”

Stephenson authored bills to bring investments to local infrastructure, too, including a new bridge between Dayton and Ramsey, rehabbing Mississippi Point Park in Champlin, and improved facilities for the nursing and business classes at Anoka Ramsey Community College.

Stephenson grew up in Coon Rapids, graduating from Coon Rapids High School and Knox College in Illinois. He earned a law degree from the University of Chicago. An AFSCME member, Stephenson is an assistant Hennepin County attorney prosecuting criminal cases when the legislature is not in session.

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