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Paul Novotny (born May 26, 1966) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2020. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota , Novotny represents District 30B in east-central Minnesota , which includes the cities of Elk River and Otsego and parts of Anoka , Sherburne , and Wright Counties.[1] [2]
Early life, education, and career [ edit ]
Novotny grew up on a dairy farm in Elk River, Minnesota . He graduated from North Hennepin Community College with an A.A.S. in law enforcement.[1]
Novotny has worked as a police officer in Princeton, Minnesota , and was a sergeant for the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office, serving as an investigative sergeant and a firearms instructor over the course of his 30-year career.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives [ edit ]
Novotny was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in a special election on February 4, 2020. He won a full term in November 2020 and was reelected in 2022 . Novotny first ran after four-term incumbent Nick Zerwas resigned to spend more time with his family.[1] [3] [4] [5] [6]
During the 2021-22 legislative session, Novotny served as an assistant minority leader. He serves as the minority lead on the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee and sits on the Human Services Policy and Ways and Means Committees.[1]
Political Positions [ edit ]
Novotny opposes ending qualified immunity for police officers and banning no-knock warrants.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
Novotny supported a DFL bill requiring judges to issue "sign and release" warrants for certain misdemeanor offenses instead of arrest warrants.[12] [13] [14] [15]
Novorny opposed legislation to restore the right to vote to felons while they are on parole, saying it is unfair to the victims of serious crimes such as homicides. He unsuccessfully attempted to amend the bill to require payment of fines before voting rights are restored.[16] [17]
Novotny signed on to a letter to the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners asking it to designate the county a "Second Amendment sanctuary."[18] [19]
Electoral history [ edit ]
Personal life [ edit ]
Novotny lives in Elk River, Minnesota , with his wife, Nicole. They have two children.[1]
References [ edit ]
^ Van Berkel, Jessie (November 25, 2019). "4-term Minnesota Rep. Nick Zerwas, battling heart condition, to resign" . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Faircloth, Ryan (January 14, 2020). "Sherburne County sheriff's sergeant wins special election primary for Minnesota House seat" . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Faircloth, Ryan (February 4, 2020). "DFL, GOP hold onto Minn. House seats in two special elections" . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ The Associated Press (February 5, 2020). "Republican Novotny, Democrat Jordan win special elections" . MPR News . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Berkel, Jessie Van; Faircloth, Ryan (February 1, 2023). " . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Andy, Mannix (October 9, 2020). "Release of Derek Chauvin again brings bail questions to the forefront in Minnesota" . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Orenstein, Walker (2021-03-25). "Bill requiring public disclosure of groups covering cash bail is getting traction at the Minnesota Legislature" . MinnPost . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Ibrahim, Mohamed (2023-01-17). "Violence prevention, bail reform among lawmakers' public safety priorities" . MinnPost . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Bakst, Brian (April 8, 2021). "Gulf builds in MN Legislature over public safety plans" . MPR News . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Montemayor, Stephen (April 27, 2021). "Wright's death fuels push to change Minnesota warrant process" . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Walsh, Paul; Chhith, Alex (March 21, 2021). "Motorist shot after interrupting suspects trying to steal his catalytic converter, St. Paul police say" . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Small, Robert (March 17, 2022). "OPINION EXCHANGE | Reforms needed to battle fentanyl scourge" . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Serres, Chris; Sawyer, Liz (January 12, 2023). "Citing failures, Minnesota DFL lawmakers push juvenile justice system reforms" . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Olson, Rochelle (February 5, 2023). "Minnesota Legislature moving to restore voting rights for felons upon release from custody" . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Bakst, Brian (February 15, 2023). "MN Supreme Court defers to lawmakers on felon voting rights" . MPR News . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Montemayor, Stephen (January 21, 2020). "GOP lawmakers press for first Minn. 'Second Amendment sanctuary' . Star Tribune . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ Orenstein, Walker (2023-02-15). "Minnesota Democrats hope to advance 'red flag' gun bill at Legislature" . MinnPost . Retrieved 2023-03-06 .
^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 30A Special Election Primary" . Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved February 17, 2023 .
^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 30A Special Election" . Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved February 17, 2023 .
^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 30A" . Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved February 17, 2023 .
^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 30B" . Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved February 17, 2023 .
External links [ edit ]
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