Yvonne Prettner Solon

Yvonne Prettner Solon DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Yvonne Prettner SolonDEMDemocrat American politician
77
Years of Age
24
Years of Experience
MNResidence (state)

Yvonne Prettner Solon (born February 3, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 47th lieutenant governor of Minnesota, from 2011 to 2015. She is the sixth consecutive woman to serve in that capacity and is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. She served with Governor Mark Dayton, who successfully ran for reelection, while she chose to retire at the end of her term.

Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Minnesota-Duluth
MA Psychology
1981
University of Minnesota-Duluth
BA Psychology and Social Development
1979
Past Positions1 - 10 of 10
Lieutenant Governor
State of Minnesota
2010 - 2014
Senator
Minnesota State Senate
2002 - 2010
Deputy Mayor
City of Duluth
1992 - 2000
President
Duluth City Council
1992 - 2000
Vice President
Duluth City Council
1988 - 2000
Senior Psychologist
Range Mental Health Center
1984 - 1985
Director
Marty Mann Halfway House for Women
1981 - 1984
Program Evaluator
1979 - 1984
Clinical Director
Compass North Behavioral Health Clinic, Saint Luke's Hospital
Psychologist
Hillside Mental Health Center, Saint Luke's Hospital
Other Experience1 - 16 of 16
Board Member
Great Lakes Aquarium/Lake Superior Center
1998 - 2006
Vice Chair
Community Action Duluth Board
1999 - 2002
Advisory Board Member
University of Minnesota, Duluth Chancellor's Council
Board Member
Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center
Board Member
Duluth General Medical Education Council
State Director
Women in Government
Board Member
Legislative Audit Commission
2003 - 2005
Co-Chair
Duluth Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
2000 - 2002
President
Duluth Economic Development Authority
1994 - 2000
Commissioner
Seaway Port Authority of Duluth/Superior
1990 - 1994
Commissioner
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1992 - 1994
Member
Great Lakes Commission
Member
Council of State Governments, Energy Committee
Member
Executive Committee, Nation Lieutenant Governor's Association, present
Member
Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board
Member
National Council of State Legislatures, Health Future Leaders Corps/Communications Committee
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