El Tinklenberg
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Country:
United States

Currently Running For

Office:
US House of Representatives
State:
Minnesota
District:
Sixth
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor

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Detailed Info

Website:
http://www.Tinklenberg08.com
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=82...
http://www.myspace.com/tinklenberg
Gender:
Male
Relationship Status:
Married to
Terri Neely Tinklenberg
Birthday:
February 26, 1950
Hometown:
Raised in Pease, MN / Live in Blaine, MN
Religious Views:
Christian - United Methodist
Activities:
boating, hunting, fishing, building, gardening, reading
Interests:
family, politics, government, community service
Favorite Music:
blues, classic country, 60s rock
Favorite Movies:
Princess Bride, Indiana Jones Series, The Gathering Storm
Favorite Books:
Essays of E.B. White by E.B. White, John Adams by David McCullough, Letters and Papers from Prison by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Churchill: A Study in Greatness by Geoffrey Francis Andrew Best
Favorite Quotes:
"I dwell in Possibility--
A fairer House than Prose--
More numerous of Windows--
Superior--for Doors--

Of Chambers as the Cedars--
Impregnable of Eye--
And for an Everlasting Roof
The Gambrels of the Sky--

Of Visitors--the fairest--
For Occupation--This--
The spreading wide my narrow Hands
To gather Paradise-- "
--EMILY DICKINSON
About Me:
I was raised in the small town of Pease, MN, where I learned the values of community and working for the common good. These values guided me to become a Methodist minister and enter public service, serving on the Blaine City Council and then as the city's Mayor. I also served as Minnesota Transportation Commissioner, where I developed light rail and commuter rail plans and fought for a fully-funded infrastructure.

I currently live in Blaine with my wonderful wife, and I enjoy spending time with my children and grandchildren. I am fortunate to have such a loving, supportive family.

Thank you for visiting my Facebook page. I'm proud to have your support. With your help, we'll win in November and defeat the Rove-style politics and Bush-style policies of Michele Bachmann. We'll restore optimism in the 6th District and get our country back on track.

Work Info

Employer:
The Tinklenberg Group
Position:
President
Description:
A consulting firm that specializes in transportation issues. El has helped county and city governments with transportation projects that improve Minnesota's quality of life.

Employer:
State of Minnesota
Position:
Transportation Commissioner
Time Period:
1999 - 2002
Description:
Managed the day-to-day operations of the Minnesota Department of Transportation's 5,500 employees and $2 billion annual budget. Key accomplishments: working directly with the legislature to secure funds for Minnesota's first light-rail line and the development of a regional commuter plan.

Employer:
City of Blaine
Position:
Mayor
Time Period:
1987 - 1996

Employer:
Blaine City Council
Position:
Member
Time Period:
1982 - 1986

Education Info

Grad Schools:
College:

Contact Info

Email:
Phone:
763-785-4676
Location:
Blaine, MN , 55434
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John wrote at 8:57pm on May 2nd, 2008
As you clear up your position on gay marriage/civil unions, I'll throw my full weight behind you.
R.T. wrote at 12:44pm on April 27th, 2008
Congrats on the endorsement, El. It sure will be great having someone in Congress with so much knowledge about how to get us out of all these traffic jams. Good luck.
El Tinklenberg wrote at 7:39pm on April 22nd, 2008
Hi everyone! Make sure you join the "Elwyn Tinklenberg for Congress" group.

Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8291220588
Joe wrote at 12:39am on April 4th, 2008
All I know is that he moved in to the neighborhood and poof, cable TV was a reality!
Andrew wrote at 10:37pm on April 2nd, 2008
You are great. That is all.

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1:24am
Bachmann votes against...motherhood?
Across the country, cities and counties are seeing record numbers of home foreclosures. The economy is stagnating, and Congressional Democrats have been working on a legislation to ease concerns and stabilize the economy. What is Rep.
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May 9

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May 7

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9:09am
Editorial: El Tinklenberg best for the 6th District
Citing his accomplishments as Minnesota Transportation Commissioner and Blaine Mayor, Woodbury resident Joyce Lewis believes Elwyn Tinklenberg has the compassion and vision to solve the challenges facing the people of the 6th District.
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May 6

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10:29am
Strategy Update: Funding the billboards
6th District residents spend more time in traffic than anyone else in the state of Minnesota. Hardworking men and women are spending more time in their cars and less time with their families. This is an unfortunate fact that goes seemingly unnoticed by Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.
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May 4

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3:37pm
Connect to El and the rest of Team Tinklenberg
Everyday, people are looking at El Tinklenberg's campaign and joining his growing network of grassroots supporters. Voters want a change in Washington, and they know that El is the candidate deliver it.
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Pickin' Up: El Secures the DFL Endorsement
El Tinklenberg gives a powerful speech to the delegates at the 6th Congressional District DFL Convention shortly before gaining the nomination. In this video he shows that he has the commitment and energy required to take on incumbent Michelle Bachman this fall.