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 greatest part of being a father is the pride I feel seeing my children reaching milestones. Recently Buck graduated from high school! I know my father, Big Jer, would have loved to see this, too.
Enjoying the day raising money for the Maple Grove Lions Gift of Sight program! We are blessed with this org in our community!
Congratulations on the first place win!! 🎉
In the end the team won! I wasn’t playing, just along for the ride...but it was fun!
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
