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
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.
Nice banana. 🍌😁
Thank you for all that you have done!
Thanks for your service for our district and the State. You will be missed, but I believe you will be back there!
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.
You did a good job Dennis. Thank you for all you did.
Thank you for being our voice these past 4 years!
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!
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.
Osseo and Maple Grove have been lucky to be represented by you the last four years!
Thank you for you're service Dennis! All the best...
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.
Oh, Dennis you will be missed. Thank you for your service!!!
Great job these past 4 years. Thank you!
Thank you for your service, sir!
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.
Thanks for 4 great years. Wish it would have been more
Sorry to hear it went the way it did. This was a crazy election.
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.
This state has gone to hell!!
Thanks for your service. You represented our district well!
Thanks for your dedicated service. I would hope you’re planning on running to win your seat back in 2020
So sad to see this result. Best to you and your family in your new endeavors.
Thank you Dennis for serving! You will be missed Please stay in touch
Thank you for all your hard work in serving our area. Two years from now?
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 representing us!
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. 🙂 !)
Excited to vote with my daughter Lillian Smith ! Her first election she could vote!
Honored to receive the endorsement of Al Madsen, former longtime City Administrator of Maple Grove.
"It has been my pleasure to work with Dennis on various city projects. He represents our community well and deserves another term." - Al Madsen
One of the reasons I hope to continue to represent Maple Grove and Osseo is because it gives me the opportunity to work together with leaders like Al. Thanks for your support!
I voted for you!
Congrats Dennis! You are a true asset to the community!
Im not voting for you!!!
You Didn't get my vote.
Voted straight blue.
Discussing small businesses, jobs on Main Street, and more!
Did you know that Kristin Bahner is a small business owner? She is going to be a great representative for Maple Grove and Osseo!
Dennis, the Developers are the ones that benefit from TIF money, not the small businesses!
You have my vote, Dennis!
Thank you Dennis for continuing to be the voice of Maple Grove and Osseo. We are looking forward to another victory this election year! Your continued commitment to the community is much appreciated !
You are not what Maple Grove needs. We need someone who will represent all the people and not just the wealthy.
My daughter was not home but got your flyer with a hand written note. She was impressed you took the time to do that. Proof you are a caring person for MG residents.
I have had the privilege to serve you in the Minnesota House of Representatives for the past four years where I have chief authored 34 bills during this time; I will continue listening to what matters most to you.
we in Maple Grove are glad to have you standing up for the values that make MN great
your supporters holding your signs outside of polling places is wrong. not getting my vote that way.
Kristin Bahner will do a better job of representing all Maple Grove residents, provide adequate support for our students and schools, and ensure we have the infrastructure and systems in place to attract employers of choice.
For all of the negative ads you’ve put out, Dennis Smith, I’m going to be voting for your competitor, Kristin Bahner. Honestly, every single time I opened my mailbox this last week, I got your hate mail. We don’t need that in Maple Grove. We’re better than that.
What were your doing speaking your politics to a group of high School football team??? Shame in you. You must be very desperate
We are grateful for your service and look forward to you ramping up the campaign in 2020
No
Thank you for the legislation you have authored and supported.
That you will. Thanks for all you do.
I’m voting for Dennis too! Let’s all make sure our friends and neighbors will too!
Dennis Smith for re-election! #GOTV
You already know you have my vote my friend
Do you support President Trump?
Honored to speak to the Crimson football team last night on the eve of the 1st playoff game! Good luck to the Crimson tonight! #FearTheLeaf
"Who is this guy they will ask me so what I'll do is I'll put my last name on a sweatshirt so the kids voting remember gotta make it red as well so it pops out and hits deep subconsciously speaking. Woman will love it especially white woman"
What is he doing at this school function!!
Go Kristen Bahner! Flip 34B!
Wears a sweatshirt with his name on it hahaha. Hilarious
Vote Smith.
And just HOW MANY CAN VOTE AT PRESENT? I was 17 when I was a Senior.
Voted!
Smith all the way!
Dennis I hope you win today!
Mr nelson!
Loved that terrible school
It’s great to have your leadership here in 34B. I look forward to voting for you on 11/6!
Hahahahahahahahahahgross
Lol
Great discussion this am at Maple Grove Rotary about ending homelessness. This past session I was proud to support signicant investment in low income housing. #mnleg
Awesome Dennis Smith... Please share the importance of this with your friends in Osseo!!! 🗽
Great discussion tonight at the North Metro Mayor’s Forum in the Maple Grove Gov Center! Thank you to Mayor Mark Steffenson for moderating and for all coming out in this rain storm! #mnleg
