Evans, Geri "Geraldine Fae"
House 1993-94 (District 52B); House 1997-98 (District 52B); House 2001-2002 (District 52B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/6/1940
Birth Place:
Blue Earth, Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
3/30/2018
Gender:
Female
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Geraldine Fae
Former Name: Sparks
City of Residence (when first elected):
New Brighton
Occupation (when first elected):
Educational Equity Specialist/Former Teacher, All Levels
EDUCATION
Gustavus Adolphus College; B.A.; Arts Education
University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute; Attended Graduate School; Public Affairs
University of Minnesota; Doctoral Work; Education Administration/Higher Education Ph.D. Program
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
School Board/Administration:
St. Anthony-New Brighton, Minnesota (School Board Member and Chair, 2 terms);
1988 to 1992
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Two children: Jim (he had a hearing disability), and Andrew (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
She grew up in Blue Earth, Minnesota. She moved to New Brighton, Minnesota around 1964.
She ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1990, 1994, and 1998 elections.
Her funeral was held on April 13, 2018 at the New Brighton United Church of Christ. She was buried in Buffalo Center, Iowa.
Body: House
District: 52B
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: New Brighton
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Educator/Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Capital Investment
Minutes
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Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy
Minutes
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State Government Finance
Body: House
District: 52B
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: New Brighton
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Economic Development and International Trade
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Economic Development and International Trade: Economic Development
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Economic Development and International Trade: Housing and Housing Finance Division
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Economic Development and International Trade: Housing and Housing Finance Division: Government Efficiency and Reform
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Education
Minutes
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Education: Facilities (Chair)
Minutes
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: DWI
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Ways and Means
Body: House
District: 52B
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: New Brighton
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/2/1995
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Educational Equity Specialist/Former Teacher, All Levels
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Consumer Protection
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Commerce and Economic Development: Economic Equality (Chair)
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Commerce and Economic Development: Tourism and Small Business Division
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Governmental Operations and Gambling
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Governmental Operations and Gambling: Administrative Rules
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Governmental Operations and Gambling: State Government Finance Division
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Housing
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Housing: Manufactured Housing
Session Notes:
Her margin of victory over Rep. Dick Pellow was only 129 votes so an automatic recount was triggered. After the recount she was declared the winner by 134 votes.
Articles & Books About
Watson, Mary Kay. "Third Time's a Charm." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 26, 2001, p. 17.
"Evans Rekindles Friendships, Focuses on Education." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 17, 1997, p. 21.
Anderson, Jim. "Evans Brings Wide-Ranging Experience to Newest Job." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 12, 1993, p. 15.
District Files
District File - 2002 District 52B
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.