Jason Metsa

American politician
Jason Metsa
Deputy Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board
In office
February 22, 2019 – 2022
GovernorTim Walz
Preceded byMary Finnegan
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 6B district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 7, 2019
Preceded byTom Rukavina
Succeeded byDave Lislegard
Personal details
Born (1980-07-17) July 17, 1980 (age 43)
Political partyDemocratic–Farmer–Labor
SpouseAmanda
Children1
ResidenceVirginia, Minnesota
Alma materMesabi Range Community and Technical College (A.A.)

Jason Metsa (born July 17, 1980) is an American politician, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and the former Deputy Commissioner at the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he represented District 6B in northeastern Minnesota from 2013 to 2019.

Criminal History

On July 6, 2024, Metsa was arrested for "3rd degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion."[1]

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/former-dfl-state-representative-jailed-for-criminal-sexual-conduct-in-st-louis-county/

Education

Metsa attended Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, graduating with an associate degree.[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Metsa was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.

Congressional campaign

Metsa was a Democratic candidate for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Metsa lost in the primary election on August 14, 2018.

Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board

On February 22, 2019, Metsa became the Deputy Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. His predecessor was Mary Finnegan.

Personal life

Metsa and his wife, Amanda, have one child.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Former State Rep. Metsa booked in St. Louis County jail on sexual conduct charge". Mesabi Tribune. July 6, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Metsa, Jason". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved January 8, 2019.

External links

  • Jason Metsa at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present


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