About Sheldon

I was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2000. I chair the Telecommunications Regulations and Infrastructure Division, which addresses cable TV, telephone and internet issues. I also serve on committees that examine energy policy, public safety, civil justice, Minnesota heritage, commerce and labor.

I am married to Ann Daly, and 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
  • Chair of Telecommunications, Infrastructure and Regulation Division
  • Served on Crime Prevention Policy, Environment Finance, Heritage Finance, Regulated Industries, Government Operations, and Commerce and Labor committees
  • Co-Chair of the Ramsey County Legislative Delegation
  • Chair of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Minnesota
  • Chair of Telecommunication Infrastructure and Regulation Division
  • Chief Author of Senior Nutrition legislation, and St. Paul summer youth employment

Community Service

  • 2008: Member of Dayton's Bluff Urban Partnership
  • 2008: Board of Advisors, University of St. Thomas and College of St. Catherine School of Social Work
  • 2001-present: Board of Directors, Community Design Center
  • 2001-2006: Board of Directors, Progressive Minnesota
  • 1999-2000: President of Harding High School PTA
  • 1998-2000: Board of Directors for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
  • 1997-present: Volunteer for St. Paul Bike Classic
  • 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 issues of recycling, energy policy and greening