Emmer for Governor

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 · Saint Paul · Filed under: Lieutenant Governor

Tom Emmer and Annette Meeks

Tom Emmer selected Annette Meeks as his choice for Lieutenant Governor today at a campaign rally at the state Capitol. Meeks brings to the ticket extensive experience in public policy development through her work leading several non-profit policy think tanks. She also represents the city of Minneapolis on the Metropolitan Council

Meeks is currently President of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, a non-profit educational organization that actively advocates the principles of individual freedom, personal responsibility, economic freedom, and limited government. Prior to founding the Freedom Foundation, Meeks spent nine years at the Center of the American Experiment as Director of Government Affairs and Public Programs and President/CEO.

While at the Center of the American Experiment, Meeks spearheaded the Minnesota Policy Blueprint, a comprehensive review of all aspects of the executive branch of Minnesota state government based on conservative and free-market tests.

“Annette Meeks is a dynamic leader with unparalleled knowledge of state government who is ready to lead our state on day one – my top qualification for the job,” said Emmer. “She will put her knowledge and experience to work immediately as we redefine state government and return prosperity to Minnesota by creating private sector jobs.”

Emmer added that Meeks would use the role of lieutenant governor to work with agency heads to reorganize state government and set new priorities. She will also reach out and engage the public in this discussion in order to build support for these reforms.

“Tom Emmer has laid out for the voters a clear and dynamic path for the future – one that I’m honored to be part of,” said Meeks. “His positive message of restoring prosperity to Minnesota by reforming state government will bring unity to our party and attract Republicans, Independents and Democrats to our ticket. He connects with voters because he is just like us – a guy from Delano raising a family, earning a living and now stepping forward to lead our state.”

Meeks and her husband Jack live in downtown Minneapolis.