Dawn Gillman 17A

Representative Dawn Gillman represents McLeod County and portions of Meeker, Sibley, and Wright Counties.

Representative Gillman is most well-known for her leadership of “Let Them Play Minnesota” that raised nearly $400,000 to get high school sports running again after the 2020 school closures. She brings this experience in grassroots activism to the caucus and is a valuable member in expanding the big tent party.

Dawn served as a Dassel City Council member for six years, where she learned about the intricacies of city government. A community leader and volunteer with the Women’s Auxiliary, she served alongside their husband, who was a volunteer firefighter for 25 years. 

• Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
• Human Services Finance
• Sustainable Infrastructure Policy