Mark Andrew | |
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 Andrew at the 2013 DFL Convention | |
| Hennepin County Commissioner, 3rd District[1] | |
| In office 1983–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Olkon[2] |
| Succeeded by | Gail Dorfman[1] |
| Constituency | Western portion of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park |
| Chair of Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party[3] | |
| In office 1995–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Stafford [4] |
| Succeeded by | Dick Senese[5] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Charles Andrew July 15, 1950 |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Spouse | Connie[6] |
| Children | Samantha and John[6] |
| Residence | Lynnhurst, Minneapolis[6] |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota (B.A.)[6] |
| Occupation | Businessperson and politician |
| Website | www |
Mark Charles Andrew (born July 15, 1950) is an American businessman and politician from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party and has served as Hennepin County Commissioner, representing the western portion of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, as well as chair of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. He also served as chair of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party in 1995–1996. In 2007, Andrew founded GreenMark, an environmental marketing firm. In February 2013, Andrew announced his candidacy for mayor in the 2013 Minneapolis mayoral election.[7]
- ^ a b Editorial staff (March 23, 1999). "Gail Dorfman; She should win Hennepin board seat". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Olkonwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Brunswick, Mark (March 1, 1995). "Hennepin board head to leave the post". Star Tribune. ProQuest 418748186. (subscription required)
- ^ Zeilen, L (January 6, 1997). "Richard Stafford, former DFL chair". Minnesota Public Radio. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
- ^ Smith, Dane (January 6, 1997). "Dick Senese chosen as DFL party chair". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013. (subscription required)
- ^ a b c d McKenzie, Sarah (April 4, 2013). "Mark Andrew prides himself on ability to bring people together". Southwest Journal. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
- ^ Gilbert, Curtis (February 9, 2013). "Mark Andrew joins crowded mayoral field". Minnesota Public Radio News. Retrieved May 29, 2013.