Maple Grove and Osseo’s State Representative, Dennis Smith
Dennis proudly represents the residents of Maple Grove and Osseo in the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34B. First elected in 2014, Dennis serves as the Vice-Chair of the Civil Law and Data Practices Committee, Commerce and Regulatory Reform, Education Finance, and Rules and Adminstration Committees.
Dennis was born and raised in White Bear Lake and went on to graduate from North Dakota State University with a Degree in Business, along with earning a JD from William Mitchell College of Law.
Dennis is a 22-year resident of Maple Grove who owns a small business and practices law in the community. He passionately serves in several community organizations, including the Maple Grove Rotary and is a past board of directors member of the Osseo/Maple Grove Hockey Association as Past President.
State Representative Updates
The last indoor practice tonight with Buck - courses open next week! Kindly note he is in the rough...perhaps a precursor of 2019 season!
Celebrating Lillian’s birthday at the Final Four Chip tonight! Only thing to make it better would be if the NSDU Bison were playing in the game! #BisonNation
The BEST was to start the day - morning coffee with the birthday girl! Happy birthday Lillian Smith !!
Preseason father/son match update: prep work with Buck on the simulator. If you look closely in his eyes you can see the fear that he won’t be able to beat me this year.
Thankful for spring break! Enjoyed a meal with my favorite daughter and Gopher fan! #GoGophers #MarchMadness Lillian Smith
Getting ready to cheer on the NSDU Bison In the NCAA big dance tonight! The Bison b-ball team is trying to match the 🏆 count from the football team! #Bison #BisonNation
Tied up 58 to 58!
Miss you.
The Bison are like Trump. They win so much they get tired of winning! Go herd!
Today my 2nd term as the State Representative for Maple Grove and Osseo will conclude. It has been an honor to represent you in St. Paul for the past 4 years.
A heartfelt thanks for your continued support during my tenure and through my campaigns.
I am proud of my record setting 34 bills signed by Gov. Dayton, including;
• Real ID (HF3) – making air travel easier for all Minnesotans,
• American with Disabilities Act (HF 1542) – increasing access for disabled persons and removing needless legal barriers for small business owners,
• Notarial Act (HF 1609) – effective this week, simplifies the notary process and allows a consumer-friendly remote notary option,
• Home Ownership Bill (HF 1538) – expands home ownership opportunities for middle income Minnesotans,
• Brockton and Highway 610 Exchange Bill (HF 3800) – added freeway lanes and created a new exit on I-94 to make our growing suburb more transportation friendly, and
• Maple Grove Tax Incremental Financing Bill (HF 732) – offers the city of Maple Grove more financial flexibility to continue its vibrant and smart growth.
I carry with me an optimism in Minnesota’s politics and legislative process and look forward to the many possibilities for my future in these arenas.
Thank you again and I look forward to seeing you around town!
Thanks for your great work for us Dennis! We couldn’t have had a better rep. We’ll certainly will miss you. Keep us updated on what you’re up to.
Thanks for your service for our district and the State. You will be missed, but I believe you will be back there!
Thank you for all that you have done!
Nice banana. 🍌😁
Excited to celebrate the Maple Grove Rotary tonight and raise money for all the good we do in our community! #mnleg
Maple Grove and Osseo, it has been an honor to serve as your voice in the State House of Representatives the past 4 years.
I would like to congratulate my opponent Kristin Bahner.
Thank you for your support.
Thanks for your service. You represented our district well!
So sad to see this result. Best to you and your family in your new endeavors.
You have served us well and faithfully for several years and I am so upset by the outcome of this race. We will continue to fight the good fight you led despite this loss. Thank you for all you did for Osseo and all our district.
Thank you for representing us!
You did a good job Dennis. Thank you for all you did.
Thanks Dennis for your four years hard work for us. It’s a big loss for us and the state. Hope you’re able to ramp up your practice.
Thank you for you're service Dennis! All the best...
Thank you Dennis for serving! You will be missed Please stay in touch
Oh, Dennis you will be missed. Thank you for your service!!!
Thank you for your service to our community. We were blessed to have you!
This is the kind of class we desperately need in both American politics and our society at large. Thank you, and best wishes to you with whatever comes next in your career.
Thank you for your service, sir!
Congratulations on serving for four years, Dennis. Don't take it personally, or let it get you down. The candidate I voted for in my district was not elected either. Well wishes to you.
Thank you for all your hard work in serving our area. Two years from now?
I'm so sorry you didn't win! But thank you so much for the clear stand you have taken for life. God bless you.
Great job these past 4 years. Thank you!
Thank you for being our voice these past 4 years!
Osseo and Maple Grove have been lucky to be represented by you the last four years!
Thanks for your dedicated service. I would hope you’re planning on running to win your seat back in 2020
Thanks for 4 great years. Wish it would have been more
Thank you for your service! So disappointed (putting in nicely) in MN voters. They have truly lost their minds! If you don't take your talents somewhere else, I hope you consider running again in 2020!
Sorry to hear it went the way it did. This was a crazy election.
This state has gone to hell!!
Friends - please go vote. After that, join me and the other local candidates at Malone’s for an election results viewing party! Starts at 7:00 pm.
All are welcome! (If you have voted. 🙂 !)