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Shannon Savick

Shannon Savick
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 27A district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 5, 2015
Preceded by redrawn district
Succeeded by Peggy Bennett
Personal details
Born (1940-04-12) April 12, 1940 (age 77)
Bricelyn, Minnesota
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s) Delmar Phipps
Children 1
Residence Wells, Minnesota
Alma mater Minnesota State University, Mankato (B.S.)
Clark University (M.B.A.)
Occupation legislator

Shannon Savick (born April 12, 1940) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 27A in southern Minnesota.

Savick grew up in Bricelyn, Minnesota. She attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, graduating with a B.S. in math and physics. She later attended Clark University, graduating with a M.B.A.

She served on the Wells city council and later as mayor.

Savick announced her intention to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives in August 2011 and challenge incumbent Rep. Tony Cornish, but redistricting following the 2012 Census put her in the district represented by Republican Rich Murray. During the campaign Savick prioritized the reinstatement of the market-value homestead tax credit, a greater emphasis in technical skills in public education and protection of the fire safety account. Savick won, defeating incumbent Rich Murray by 653 votes. In 2014, Savick was defeated for re-election by Republican Peggy Bennett by 2,016 votes.

Savick was sworn in on January 8, 2013. In her first legislative session she focused heavily on volunteer firefighters, securing passage of a bill that reduced the burden from audits on volunteer fire departments and authored a failed bill that would have provided a $500 tax credit for first responders. Savick was also recognized by the League of Greater Minnesota Cities for her work on economic development policy and was awarded their legislative distinction award.


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