Katie Sieben | |
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.jpg) Sieben in 2009 | |
| Chair of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission | |
| In office April 2019 – Present | |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Marko |
| Succeeded by | Dan Schoen |
| Constituency | 57th (2007–2013) 54th (2013–2017) |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 57A district | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 2, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | Karla Bigham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 23, 1977 Newport, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse |
Josh Straka (m. 2005) |
| Relations | Mike Sieben (father) Harry A. Sieben (uncle) Harry Sieben Sr. (grandfather) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Colorado College (BA) Harvard University (MPA) |
Katie Sieben (born March 23, 1977) is an American politician who currently serves as Chair of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Sieben was appointed to the commission by Governor Mark Dayton in January 2017, and promoted to chair in April 2019 by Governor Tim Walz.
Previously, Sieben served as a member of the Minnesota Senate from 2007 to 2017, and before that, as a State Representative. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), her districts included portions of Dakota and Washington counties.