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Daniel Wolter
Metropolitan Council Member, District 15

Daniel Wolter was appointed to the Metropolitan Council by Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2005 and reappointed in 2007.  Wolter represents District 15, which includes Burnsville, Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul and most of Eagan.

Wolter is director of the University News Service at the University of Minnesota. He served previously as communications director for Governor Pawlenty and special assistant to the Governor's Health Cabinet. He is also the former director of speechwriting for the United States Department of Agriculture; director of public affairs for the Minnesota House of Representatives office of the Speaker and Majority Leader; a senior account executive for Weber Shandwick Worldwide; and deputy communications director to Iowa Governor Terry Branstad. He earned his bachelor of arts degree cum laude from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa in 1993.

Wolter is a member of the Council’s Transportation and Environment Committees.

“As our region continues to grow and prosper, the Met Council has a critical role in protecting and enhancing our quality of life,” said Wolter. “From better transportation to clean water, it's important for the Council to lead a regional approach to solving problems that works for cities, counties and citizens alike."
 
Wolter is a member of the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service (ServeMinnesota). He is also a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
 
To contact Wolter, you may call 651-882-7814, or email: dan.wolter@metc.state.mn.us