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Luke Hellier is an American politician who became mayor of Lakeville, Minnesota since 2023. Before becoming mayor, he was a member of the Lakeville City Council from 2017 to 2023.[1]
Luke Hellier | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Lakeville, Minnesota | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luke Hellier |
| Spouse | Josi |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Lakeville High School |
Early life
editHellier graduated from Lakeville High School in 2003. He then attended Saint John's University, graduating in 2007. During his time in college, he was a conservative leader on campus, and named by the Human Events newspaper as one of the top 10 campus conservative activists.[2]
After college, Hellier was the editor a blog called Minnesota Democrats Exposed. While leading the publication, he was named by the Minnesota Network for Progressive Actions as one of the "10 Worst Political Persons in Minnesota".[3] He stepped down after Republicans won a majority in both the Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate after the 2010 elections.[4]
Political career
editEarly in his career, Hellier worked for Michele Bachmann, Erik Paulsen, and the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus. In 2014, he joined Public Affairs Co., a public relations firm based in Minnesota.[5]
In 2016, Hellier announced his run for Lakeville City Council.[6] He was the leading vote-getter in the election that November. He was re-elected in 2020.[7]
In 2022, Lakeville mayor Doug Anderson announced his retirement. Hellier filed to run for the seat, and was elected without opposition.[8] He took office on January 3, 2023.
Personal life
editHellier and his wife Josi have five children.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Staff Directory • Luke Hellier". www.lakevillemn.gov. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Top 10 Campus Conservative Activists". Human Events. 63 (23): 10. 2 July 2007. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Sundquist, Betsy (30 December 2009). "Bachmann tops mnpACT's list of "Top 10 Worst Political Persons in Minnesota"". St. Paul Legal Ledger. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Bierschbach, Briana (29 November 2010). "New bloggers take over Minnesota Democrats Exposed after Luke Hellier steps down". St. Paul Legal Ledger. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Kimball, Joe (7 January 2014). "Conservative writer Luke Hellier joins Public Affairs Co. firm". MinnPost. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Election 2016: Lakeville candidates". Twin Cities. Pioneer Press. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Lakeville city council election: Luke Hellier and John Bermel lead". Twin Cities. Pioneer Press. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Hellier launches campaign for Lakeville mayor". hometownsource.com. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2024.