Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman remembered as a trailblazing public servant after fatal shooting
Before Melissa Hortmann, a deputy in Minnesota, became a recognized figure at the national level, after her deadly death alongside her husband on Saturday morning – public staff described “political violence” – who was recorded by colleagues as a dedicated public employee.
The Democratic Party of the Democratic Parliament on Saturday I remembered HortmanA member of a member, as an “incredible leader who devoted her life to public service” and who had a “determination to improve people’s lives.”
Hortmann, 55, was elected for the first time at Minnesota’s state in 2004 and worked as a spokesman for the room from 2019 to 2025, according to The biography of her home in the state.
Earlier this year, led her in protest province The sessions of the House of Representatives and the Republicans, who have one seat, rejected the quorum for commercial work. In the end, Hortmann became the leader of the minority Under the Power Participation Agreement It was raised to the role of “DFL” when the results of the special elections were created a tie in the room.
She also drew newspaper headlines in 2017 when she criticized many male colleagues To play paper In a room off the land of the house while her colleagues were talking about an invoice on the ground.
After criticism from several colleagues about her statements, Hoffman was not apologized, According to Minnesota General Radioand Tell the correspondents, “for a long time, when women are ignored, when colored people are ignored, when women are ignored, people do not say anything.
Hortmann worked closely with the governor of Minnesota Tim Walz, who described it on Saturday as a “great leader” and a friend.
“Melissa Hortmann, an enormous general employee and author of the government Capitol building, is designed every day to make our country a better place. I served the people of Minnesota with grace, mercy, and threat.”
Walzal also sent prayers in his statement to Senator John Hoffman, who is also a DFL member, who was shot alongside his wife at his home on Saturday. Walzz confirmed that Hoffman and his wife were injured and received treatment for their injuries.
Hoffman, 60, was elected for the first time in 2012 and served as Chairman of the Humanitarian Services Committee in the state.
For more than a decade, According to his recordHis legislative agenda focused on disability services and children’s needs and their families.
During his 2012 campaign, Hoffman books He nominated for the Senate in the state because he was “frustrated” and “let us down” by representing him in the House of Representatives, and promised to be a “fair and balanced voice in the legislative body.” Hoffman also pledged to “stay until work.”
Hoffman and his wife are one daughter, while Hortman has two children, according to their state’s official cars.
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