Representative Jim Newberger, R-Becker, was officially sworn in for his second term Tuesday as the legislature began the 2015 session in St. Paul. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the House chamber, and members took the oath of office administered by Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court Lori Gildea.

 

Newberger will continue representing District 15B which includes portions of Benton, Sherburne, Wright, and Morrison Counties.

 

"I'm grateful for the trust and support from my constituents, and look forward to continuing my work on their behalf," Newberger said. "I will continue fighting efforts to make government bigger and more expensive, and will continue to do everything I can to push for an all-of-the-above energy approach that will protect jobs and livelihoods here in our district."

 

Newberger, who was first elected in 2012, will serve on the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee, the Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Committee, and the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee. He lives in Becker with his wife, and works as a paramedic.

 

Constituents can contact Newberger by phone at 651-296-2451, or toll free at 1-800-706-9962. Emails can be sent to rep.jim.newberger@house.mn.

 

Newberger's new office is located on the third floor of the State Office Building in room 371. Mail can be sent to:

 

Representative Jim Newberger

371 State Office Building

100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155