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Phillip J. Riveness (born December 14, 1947) is an American politician in the state of Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate.[1]
Phil Riveness | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 40B district | |
| In office 1983–1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 14, 1947 Karlstad, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | Gail Coffin |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Bemidji State University University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | consultant |
While in the Minnesota House of Representatives, Riveness served as Assistant Majority Leader.[2]
He was unseated in November 1988 by Independent-Republican Joyce Henry. They had run against each other two years previous, with Henry winning by 355 votes this time.[2]
In the 1992 Minnesota Senate elections, Riveness was challenged by Barbara Mattson.[3]
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