Representative Patty Acomb

Patty Acomb is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019, representing District 45B in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area. She is a member of the *Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party *.

Born on September 28, 1965, in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Acomb has maintained deep roots in her community throughout her career. She is married to Craig and has two children. Before her election to the state legislature, Acomb served on the Minnetonka Park Board and the Minnetonka City Council , where she focused on improving city infrastructure, enhancing community services, and promoting environmental sustainability.

Education

Acomb graduated from Hopkins High School and earned a B.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Minnesota.

Political Experience

Acomb was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018 after two-term DFL incumbent Jon Applebaum announced his retirement. She has been reelected every two years since and is currently serving her fourth term.

Notable Positions and Achievements:

• Chair of the Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee
• Co-Chair of the Legislative Energy Commission
• Founder and Chair of the Minnesota House Climate Action Caucus
• Member of the Ways and Means Committee
• Member of the Health Finance and Policy Committee
• Member of the Sustainable Infrastructure Policy Committee
• Member of the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
• Member of the National League of Cities' steering committee for Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources

Acomb has held various environmental and policy roles throughout her career, including positions with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Hennepin County Environmental Services, and the National League of Cities. Governor Mark Dayton appointed her to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources . She has also served on the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, the Metropolitan Council Water Supply Advisory Committee, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's governmental advisory committee.