Albert J. Hofstede
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| Albert J. Hofstede | |
 Al Hofstede in 2008 |
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41st Mayor of Minneapolis
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| In office 1974 – 1975 |
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| Preceded by | Richard M. Erdall |
| Succeeded by | Charles Stenvig |
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43rd Mayor of Minneapolis
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| In office 1978 – 1979 |
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| Succeeded by | Donald M. Fraser |
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| Born | September 25, 1940 Minneapolis |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Spouse | Emma Hofstede[1] |
| Profession | Politician, Advisor |
Albert "Al" J. Hofstede served two non-consecutive terms as mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, both times representing the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. His first term, as the 41st mayor, began on January 1, 1974 and ended on December 31, 1975.[2] He was defeated by independent Charles Stenvig, who himself was serving a second term. Hofstede, however, won another term (the 43rd) beginning January 1, 1978 and finishing December 31, 1979.[2]
[edit] Political career
Hofstede was Minneapolis's youngest mayor ever when he was first elected, at age 34. He was also Minneapolis's first Catholic mayor.[3] Over the course of his career, he has served Minnesota governor Karl Rolvaag, been a member of the Minneapolis City Council for four years, a chairperson of the Metropolitan Council from 1971 to 1973 and mayor of Minneapolis for two terms.[3] His position as Metropolitan Council chairperson was granted by governor Wendell Anderson.
During the years that Milwaukee Avenue, a two-block area of half-lot sized, almost identical houses were threatened, Hofstede led the way to protect them. This included him leading a tour of the area to residents, neighbors, activists and others. The houses were eventually designated an historic district.
Al Hofstede now works as an advisor at North State Advisors.[4]
[edit] Personal life
Hofstede was born in Minneapolis on September 25, 1940.[5] He met and married his wife, Emma Hofstede (née Hild) who was formerly a schoolteacher and a nun.[1] They had a child, named Emily, who went on to marry in the same church her parents had been married in.[1] The Hofstedes now live in Blaine, Minnesota.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Honoring two moms: Wearing adopted, birth mother's gowns. Daily Press (2007-06-04). Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
- ^ a b Mayors of Minneapolis. Tholt (2003-10-16). Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
- ^ a b Hofstede, Albert J. "Al". OurCampaigns (2006-08-16). Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
- ^ Hofstede, Albert J. Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board (2008-05-25). Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
- ^ Index to Politicians: Hoffmann to Hofstra. The Political Graveyard (2003). Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
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| Preceded by Richard M. Erdall |
41st Mayor of Minneapolis 1974-1975 |
Succeeded by Charles Stenvig |
| Preceded by Charles Stenvig |
43rd Mayor of Minneapolis 1978-1979 |
Succeeded by Donald M. Fraser |
