Welcome Tom Horner to the Minneapolis Times

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The Minneapolis Times is excited to announce that Tom Horner will be regularly contributing to our publication.

When I asked Tom how we acknowledge or introduce him, he modestly wrote back: “Tom Horner is a public affairs executive with more than 45 years of experience in public policy and politics. He was the Independence Party candidate for governor in 2010.”

Tom’s description fails to capture his bio and influence. He was Chief of Staff for Senator David Durenberger, founder of an influential public affairs company, and otherwise an astute observer of Minnesota politics for decades. We are thrilled to add him to our team of writers and we are confident you will find his columns insightful.

Here’s Tom’s first contribution: The critical innovation dance of counties

About the Author

David Schultz
David Schultz
David Schultz, Editor in Chief of Minneapolis Times, is a frequent contributor on CNN, BBC, WCCO and other local media outlets. David is a professor in the political science department at Hamline University where he teaches classes in American politics, public policy and administration, and ethics. Schultz holds an appointment at the University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas law schools and teaches election law, state constitutional law, and professional responsibility. He has authored/edited 45 books, 12 legal treatises, and more than 200 articles on topics including civil service reform, election law, eminent domain, constitutional law, public policy, legal and political theory, and the media and politics. In addition to 30+ years teaching, he has worked in government as a director of code enforcement and for a community action agency as an economic and housing planner.

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