Meet Robert

Re-Elect an Experienced Voice for Your Community

My name is Robert Bierman and I am running for re-election as the Representative for Apple Valley’s district 56A in the Minnesota State House.

I believe that Public Service is about improving the quality of our lives in our communities. By listening at town halls, coffee hours, business meetings and door to door in our neighborhoods, I have gained a deeper understanding of common values in our District. My work at the Capitol in the first three terms confirmed my belief that all the people of Minnesota have shared values and our self-government should better reflect and address those values through policy. It is an honor and a privilege to represent our district. and I look forward to continuing the work.

My wife Ellen and I have been committed to our community for decades. As parents, we were proud to send our two kids to Apple Valley public schools (Southview, Valley Middle, and AVHS). One of my favorite parts of being a dad was coaching their VAA basketball, track and football teams. We continue to be grateful for the wonderful opportunities they had as we watch them grow into talented, compassionate, successful young adults, and I’m committed to ensuring the same opportunity for all children in our community.

I’ve also been a small business owner for 30 years, taking over our family’s flooring and home furnishing company started by my grandfather 127 years ago in Northfield. Being a small business owner is a challenging yet rewarding experience. It’s given me insight to the tremendous burden the cost of healthcare has become for small businesses and their employees alike, and the need for greater access to education and training programs to strengthen our workforce. The insurance companies, Big Pharma, and large corporations have plenty of representation in our government, so I would like to continue to be a voice for workers and small businesses.

Being part of the small business community led me to get involved with the local Rotary and Chamber of Commerce. I served as President of both, and continue to be an active member. Through the Rotary, Ellen and I started the Northfield Turkey Trot 5K over twenty years ago. The 5K run quickly became a community family tradition and a very successful fundraiser for causes like polio eradication, and student exchange programs.

As one of 12 kids I learned at an early age I needed to speak up for what was important. As your State Representative I will be your voice on the issues that matter for all of us. We all need a better healthcare system. We need to properly fund our schools for today’s challenges. Protecting our environment and mitigating climate change through public policy is always right for our community. The work of the government is never complete. This year, 2024, has brought us a plethora of new challenges and I will continue my work to find solutions that serve the people and keep our Apple Valley community strong.

Please make your voice heard and vote this fall!

Your Neighbor, Robert Bierman