Brad Tabke
Brad Tabke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 55A district | |
| In office January 8, 2019 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Loonan |
| Succeeded by | Erik Mortensen |
| Mayor of Shakopee | |
| In office January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John Schmitt |
| Succeeded by | Bill Mars |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1979 |
| Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
| Spouse | Katy |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Shakopee, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University |
| Occupation | consultant |
Brad Tabke (born May 11, 1979)[1] is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 55A in the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area from 2019 to 2021.
Early life, education, and career
Tabke was raised in Moville, Iowa.[2] Tabke attended Iowa State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in horticulture.[1]
Tabke owns a consulting firm located in downtown Shakopee, Minnesota and is a founder of the Shakopee Diversity Alliance. He is a former member of the Transportation Advisory Board for the Metropolitan Council, former chair of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, and former chair of the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.[3]
Tabke was mayor of Shakopee, first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2013.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Tabke was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018.
Tabke lost re-election to the House in 2020 against Republican challenger Erik Mortensen, whom he beat in 2018. Tabke is running again in 2022.
Personal life
Tabke and his wife, Katy, have two children. He has resided in Shakopee, Minnesota since 2003.[3]
Tabke was mentioned by name in a January 2013 episode of Saturday Night Live where a DJ from a fictitious Shakopee-based radio station (played by Taran Killam) says that he would be engaging then-Mayor Tabke in a muffin-eating contest.
References
- ^ a b "Tabke, Brad". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ Juhl, Mary (November 8, 2013). "UPDATE: Tabke crusies to re-election win". Shakopee Valley News. Big Fish Works. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ a b c McKnight, Amanda (June 5, 2018). "Former mayor Tabke to run for Legislature". Shakopee Valley News. Big Fish Works. Retrieved November 10, 2018.