Robert M. Benedict

Robert M. Benedict is an American author, business owner & former politician from Minnesota, and at that time, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party. He published his first book in 1972 and entered the political scene a year later.

Robert M. Benedict
7th Mayor of Bloomington, Minnesota
In office
January 2, 1974 – January 3, 1977
Preceded byJames M. King
Succeeded byJames H. Lindau
Personal details
BornAugust 8, 1950
Political partyIndependent
SpousePauline
Children2 (Jason & Eric)

Education

Benedict graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1972.[1]

Political career

In 1973, he was the National Director of the Center for Improved Child Nutrition. While in the position, he was brought to speak in favor of increasing the quality and size of school lunches in public schools by the Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs.[2][3] He first served as Mayor of Bloomington, Minnesota, from 1974 to 1977. He became mayor at the age of just 23. He was elected thrice but resigned midway through his third term to represent Hennepin County in the Minnesota State Senate representing district 38, where he served from 1977 to 1981. He also became the youngest person ever to enter the State Senate being just 26 at the time.

After politics

In 1984, Benedict founded Benedict Negotiating Seminars. He has served as president ever since.[4] He has written multiple books, such as 'The Possible Dream','Negotiating in the real world of publishing and engineering','The Freedom Account', and 'Happiness doesn't just happen', Published in 1972, 1989, 2015, and 2019 respectivally.[5][6][7]

References
  1. "Benedict, Robert M. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
  2. "Hearings, Reports and Prints of the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs". 1973.
  3. "School Food Program Needs: Hearings, Ninety-third Congress, First Session. September 17, 1973". 1973.
  4. "Robert M. Benedict".
  5. "Robert M. Benedict".
  6. "The Freedom Account™".
  7. Negotiating in the real world of purchasing and engineering. Viking. January 1989.


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