About

Currently serving his first term in the Minnesota House of Representatives, State Representative Phil Sterner brings a wealth of experience in local government and community volunteerism to the State Capitol.

Elected in November 2008, Rep. Sterner represents House District 37B, which comprises all of Rosemount and the eastern part of Apple Valley.  An early appointment to serve as Vice-Chair of the House Local Government Division allows him to make the most of his experience as a former member of the Rosemount City Council and to help forge effective partnerships between state and local governments.  He also serves as a member of the State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee and the Environment Policy and Oversight Committee.

During his first term, Phil quickly became one of the Legislature’s leading environmental advocates, sponsoring a new law to make it easier for local governments to improve lake water quality, including Long Lake in Apple Valley.  Additionally, he was a vigorous advocate of efforts to position Minnesota as a leader in the emerging solar energy market, and supported renewable energy initiatives that will bring new green jobs to the state.

Sterner comes to the Legislature after one term on the Rosemount City Council, and after also serving on that city’s Parks and Recreation Commission and the Cedar Corridor Transportation Improvement Group.  A 40-year resident of the community and owner of the oldest insurance agency in Apple Valley, he is a member of the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce and chairs the Minnesota Valley Humane Society Capital Campaign Committee.  In addition, he brings a wealth of community outreach and volunteer service to local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, the RAAA youth athletic program, and 3 terms as the Rosemount Elementary School site council president to his legislative position.

Rep. Sterner graduated from Apple Valley High School. Following his graduation, Phil devoted himself to improving and serving the community he loves.  Phil and Brenda made Rosemount their home in 1985 and have raised five children.