Politics & Government
David Gaither, Republican Candidate for State Senator in District 44
Gaither will challenge Terri Bonoff to represent Plymouth and northern Minnetonka in the Minnesota State Legislature.
General Information
Name : Mr. David Gaither
Age : 55
Place of residence : Plymouth
Education
College
Attended college : Yes
College : University of Minnesota
Employment Information
Job titles held : President, CEO, National Sales Manager, Executive Director
Employers : NA
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Political Information
Party affiliation : Republican
Running for a: State office
Running for position: Minnesota State Senate
Chamber/district: 44
Incumbent: No
First elected: 05 November 2002
Previous elective offices : Minnesota Senate Senate
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None
Party HQ
Address 16500 45th Ave N
Plymouth
MN
55446
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Director, Wayzata Plymouth Youth Football 1998 – 2008
Director, Lake Minnetonka Athletic Association
Football Coach, Providence Academy
Football Coach, Wayzata High School
Track Coach, Wayzata High School
Public Service
Chief of Staff, Governor Tim Pawlenty
Member, Minnesota Senate
Vice Chair, Plymouth Planning Commission
Member, Wayzata Schools’ Citizens Financial Advisory Council
As a member of the Minnesota Senate David served on the Commerce, Capital Investment and K12 Finance Committees. He was a strong proponent of education reform, and consistently voted against tax increases and excessive spending. As Governor Pawlenty’s chief of staff, David negotiated legislation among the DFL led Senate, the Republican led House, and the Governor. He was instrumental in naming district and Supreme Court Justices, and worked closely with the Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor and cabinet members on the operations of the State. There was no special session during David’s tenure as Chief of Staff and the biennium ended with a budget surplus.
Personal
David and Susan have been married for 19 years, and have children Ben, Alexis & Nick.
David has thirty years business management experience, including the development and leadership of start up and early operating stage companies.
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