About Sheldon

I was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2000. This last session I was the lead democrat on the Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee. In the past, I have chaired the Telecommunications Committee which addressed cable, TV, telephone and internet issues. I also serve on committees that examine public safety, civil justice, commerce and labor issues.

I am married to Ann Daly, a school teacher. I have two adult daughters, Renee and Eva. I live in an old Victorian House overlooking Pig's Eye Lake.

Education

  • BA, social work, Bethel College, St. Paul
  • MA, psychology, University of St. Thomas

Professional Experience

  • Ramsey County Community Corrections Officer for 34 years
  • Court mediator for parents and children
  • Conducted adult chemical use counseling
  • Caseworker at Boy's Totem Town
  • Supervised the work-release and home-confinement program at the Ramsey County Workhouse
  • Union Steward for Teamsters Local 320

In the Legislature

  • First elected in 2000
  • Past Chair of Telecommunications Infrastructure and Regulation Division
  • Served on Public Safety Policy and Finance, Environment Finance, Regulated Industries, Government Operations, and Commerce and Labor Committees
  • Lead democrat on Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
  • Co-Chair of the Ramsey County Legislative Delegation
  • Chair of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Minnesota
  • Chief author of St. Paul youth jobs programs, and Metropolitan State University Science Education Center

Community Service

  • 2008-present: Member of Dayton's Bluff Urban Partnership
  • 2008-present: Board of Advisors, University of St. Thomas and College of St. Catherine School of Social Work
  • 2001-present: Board of Directors, Community Design Center, St. Paul
  • 2001-2006: Board of Directors, Progressive Minnesota
  • 1990-2000: President of Harding High School PTA
  • 1998-2000: Board of Directors for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
  • 1996-2000: President and Vice-President of District 1 Community Council, St. Paul
  • 1995-2000: Board of Directors for St. Paul's Neighborhood Energy Consortium, working on recycling, energy policy and greening