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Terri Bonoff
| Terri Bonoff | ||
 | ||
| Minnesota State Senate District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $96/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 22, 2005 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Clark University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 1, 1957 | |
| Profession | VP, Marketing (retired) | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Bonoff graduated from Clark University in 1979 with her Bachelor's degree and is a retired Marketing professional.
Issues
Campaign themes
Bonoff's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt:"Senator Bonoff is taking aggressive steps to reform the tax code. Expanding the base of the sales tax and removing unfair tax loopholes can help improve the tax climate for businesses while protecting homeowners and ensuring a stable revenue stream moving forward."
Education
- Excerpt:"Crafting a world-class education system requires a comprehensive approach, beginning with our youngest learners and continuing through high school and post-secondary education."
Reforming the Business of Government
- Excerpt:"In facing our ongoing budget challenges and changing demographics, one thing becomes clear. We must learn to do more, and better, with less. As more and more Minnesotans enter retirement age and leave the workforce, revenues are projected to decline just as demand increases for state services. This presents a challenge to our state that we can and must overcome."
Balancing the Budget
- Excerpt:"I believe we should be employing a zero based budgeting process to identify areas of excellence, redundance and waste."
Energy and the Environment
- Excerpt:"Our energy policy must reflect a balanced and thoughtful approach that protects our planet, makes energy affordable and accessible and allows us to have energy security and independence."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bonoff served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Higher Education and Workforce Development, Chair | ||||
| • Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bonoff served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bonoff served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business, Industry and Jobs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Bonoff won election in District 44 in 2012 due to redistricting. She was unopposed in the August 14 Democratic primary and defeated David Gaither (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 44, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Terri Bonoff Incumbent |
55.9% | 27,203 | |
| Republican | David Gaither | 44.1% | 21,464 | |
| Total Votes | 48,667 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Bonoff won re-election to the 43rd District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Norann Dillon ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Minnesota State Senate, District 43 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Terri Bonoff (DFL)
|
18271 | 51.74% | ||
| Norann Dillon (R) | 17018 | 48.19% | ||
| Write-In | 22 | 0.06% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Bonoff won re-election to the 43rd District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Judy Johnson (R).[4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 43 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Terri Bonoff (DFL)
|
19,159 | 51.93% | ||
| Judy Johnson (R) | 17,697 | 47.96% | ||
| Write-In | 41 | 0.11% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Bonoff received $77,516 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Minnesota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Terri Bonoff's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $15,734 |
| 43rd Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $2,700 |
| 6th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $1,000 |
| 39th Senate District Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | $750 |
| Keetley, Joan C | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $77,516 |
2006
In 2006, Bonoff collected $73,085 in donations.[6]
Her five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $16,452 |
| 43rd Senate District DFL | $2,500 |
| Minnesota DFL Party | $1,353 |
| Lockridge Grindal Nauen & Holstein | $650 |
| Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund | $500 |
Recent news
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Terri Bonoff News Feed
- UPDATE: Day Care Providers Rally as Minnesota Senate Approves ... - Patch.com
- Minnesota Senate OKs unions for child, personal care workers - Pioneer Press
- Minnesota governor signs marriage law - Keen News Service
- State Senate panel hands union bill an unexpected defeat - Minnesota Public Radio
- Bonoff: 'I'm Standing Here for My Family, for My Friends, for Constituents' - Patch.com
- Lake Countians react to marriage equality law - Lake County News Chronicle
- House and Senate begin talks on higher education spending - Twin Cities Daily Planet
- Minnesota: Let the clock run out on day-care union idea - Pioneer Press
- Unionization bill clears Senate committee on second try - Politics in Minnesota
- Minn. Senate Proposes Hiking Top Tax Bracket Rate - KSTP.com
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Personal
Terri is married to Matthew Knopf. They have four children and reside in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
External links
- Terri Bonoff's official campaign website
- Terri Bonoff's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Minnesota Public Radio votetracker profile
- Terri Bonoff on Facebook
- Terri Bonoff on Twitter
- Terri Bonoff on YouTube
References
- ↑ "terribonoff," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," retrieved June 12, 2012.
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Terri Bonoff
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ron Latz (DFL) |
Minnesota State Senate District 44 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 43 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Charles Wiger (DFL) |
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