Dale Patten
Dale Patten | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Heitkamp |
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Bowman |
| Succeeded by | Greg Kessel |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joy |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | North Dakota State University (BS) |
Dale Patten is an American politician and former businessman serving as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district. He previously represented the 39th district.
Background
[edit]Patten earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from North Dakota State University. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a banker and served as a member of the McKenzie County Commission from 2000 to 2012.[1] Patten has served on Natural Resources, Taxation, and Transportation committees. He was also selected to serve on the High-Level Radioactive Waste Advisory Council, a joint committee formed by legislators in North Dakota and Montana to discuss the disposal of waste material in the Bakken Formation.[2][3][4]
Patten and his wife, Joy, have two children.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Freshman Class: Senators Kristin Roers and Dale Patten". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ "North Dakota, Montana lawmakers to discuss radioactive waste". AP NEWS. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ "Senator Dale Patten | North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ "Dale Patten". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ Dale Patten's Biography