Dave Kleis
American politician
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Dave Kleis (born January 21, 1964) is an American small business owner and politician who served as the mayor of St. Cloud, Minnesota, from 2005 to 2025.
Preceded byJohn Ellenbecker
Succeeded byJake Anderson
Preceded byJoanne Benson
Succeeded byTarryl Clark
Dave Kleis | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of St. Cloud, Minnesota | |
| In office November 21, 2005 – 2025 | |
| Preceded by | John Ellenbecker |
| Succeeded by | Jake Anderson |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office January 9, 1995 – November 21, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Joanne Benson |
| Succeeded by | Tarryl Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1964 |
| Party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Republican |
| Alma mater | St. Cloud State University |
| Occupation | Small Business Owner |
Kleis served in the Minnesota State Senate from 1995 to 2005 as a Republican.[1] In the 2005 St. Cloud mayoral election he defeated incumbent John Ellenbecker.[2]
