Sue Jeffers (born October 3, 1956) was a candidate for Ramsey County Commissioner, a small business owner, and former candidate for

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. Jeffers challenged incumbent

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for the

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nomination in the

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, after declining endorsement from the

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. The Republican Party of Minnesota declined to consider her endorsement at the 2006 State Convention, citing her previous affiliations with the Libertarian Party of Minnesota.

Background

Jeffers was born in

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, and grew up in

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and Richfield. She lives in New Brighton, and is the former owner of Stub and Herb's Bar near the

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. Jeffers has been a proponent for lower taxes and property rights, and led a successful effort to revise

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which was later negated by the Minnesota Statewide Smoking Ban. In 2012 Jeffers announced her candidacy for Ramsey County Commissioner in District 2.2012 County Commissioner Campaign Website
In the August 14 primaries she placed second, ensuring a spot on the ballot in November.

References

External links

2006 Minnesota Governor Campaign Website

Campaign 2006: Meet the Candidates
''Minnesota Public Radio''

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