Elwyn Tinklenberg

Quick Facts

Full Name	Elwyn Tinklenberg
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 26, 1950(1950-02-26)
Age	74
Birthplace	Princeton
Country	United States
Birth City	Minnesota
Horoscope	Aquarius

Elwyn Tinklenberg Biography

Elwyn Tinklenberg is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 26, 1950 in Princeton, Minnesota, United States. Elwyn “El” Tinklenberg (born 26 February 1950) was an American public official and a candidacy to run for office in the public sector. He was Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a city council member and mayor, and a two-time candidate for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination for U.S. Congress from Minnesota’s 6th District.

Following the announcement that Tinklenberg announced plans to retire from Mn/DOT in 2002 In 2002, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune published an editorial that praised his work and record. The editorial said that Tinklenberg stated to Minnesotans “not necessarily what they wanted to hear but what they needed to hear. His frequent explanations helped lift the interwoven issues of roads, transit, housing and development to the top of the state’s agenda.”

Tinklenberg’s opponent for the DFL nomination was Patty Wetterling. Another candidate, Scott Mortensen, dropped out in March 2006. Tinklenberg originally entered the race only after receiving assurances from Wetterling, the DFL’s 2004 candidate, that she would not run. Wetterling changed her mind after struggling to gain momentum in her campaign for the open Minnesota Senate seat and after getting encouraged by constituents who wanted a DFL alternative to Tinklenberg. On May 13, 2006, Tinklenberg dropped out of the race and endorsed Patty Wetterling after losing the DFL endorsement.

Tinklenberg was one of two DFL candidates for the sixth district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2006 election. A former United Methodist minister and manager of the Divisions of Public Services for Anoka County, he ran on a platform that supported jobs, education, transportation and as a socially conservative Democrat who opposed legalized abortion and supported a Federal Constitutional Amendment to ban gay marriage. He had been selected to receive support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and had received the early endorsement of several important labor unions.

The year 1991 was the time that Tinklenberg was the president of his organization, the North Metro Mayors Association in 1991, which focused on improving the transportation infrastructure and opportunities for business of the communities it served. In the course of his tenure Tinklenberg earned a name as an expert on transportation and infrastructure issues which resulted in being appointed Transportation Commissioner by governor Jesse Ventura in 1998. In this position, Tinklenberg worked with Ventura to advocate for an aggressive approach to construction and enhancement of highways across the state. He collaborated in conjunction with the Minnesota State Legislature to create bipartisan support for a regional commuter program that would cover the entire Minneapolis St. Paul region. The plan involved the building of METRO Blue Line (the state’s first light rail line) as well as the Northstar commuter rail line.

Elwyn Tinklenberg Net Worth

Elwyn Tinklenberg is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Elwyn Tinklenberg 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Tinklenberg was born in Princeton, Minnesota and grew on a farm located in Pease, Minnesota, a tiny, Dutch farming community in central Minnesota. He completed his undergraduate studies from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 1973. After that, he attended Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. He earned his Master of Divinity degree at the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 1977. He was an United Methodist Minister within Blaine, Minnesota, from 1977 to 1986 prior to getting elected into Blaine City Council in 1986. Blaine City Council as well as later the Mayor of Blaine. The mayor was elected Minnesota Transportation Commissioner in 1998.

in the 80s Tinklenberg received a seat on in the 1980s to the Blaine City Council, and in 1987 the city council elected him as Mayor of Blaine and served until. Tinklenberg was an integral participant in the creation of Blaine’s National Sports Center in Blaine the 600-acre (2.4 km) multi-sport complex which includes the soccer stadium, which has the track, 50 soccer fields for youth as well as a golf course Velodrome, a conference and meeting facility and an eight-sheet Ice skating rink called known as the Schwan Super Rink.

In 2002, Tinklenberg oversaw the implementation of the Mn/DOT 511 service, an integrated internet and phone system for travel information. The 511 service is used by Minnesota travelers to receive information on conditions and amenities. According to Mn/DOT, it is 10 times faster than its predecessor.

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Tinklenberg was also accused by congressional opponents, including Bob Olson of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party, of not complying with lobbying registration regulations. Through his work as a transportation consultant, Tinklenberg had been hired as an adviser to a number of counties and municipalities. Because his work required him to have contact with state legislators, Tinklenberg was required to register as a lobbyist in the state of Minnesota. On February 27, 2008, Eric Zaetsch, a local liberal blogger, filed a complaint with the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board. The Board found Tinklenberg to be in full compliance with the law.

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Elwyn Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Elwyn Tinklenberg celebrates birthday on February 26 of every year.