Connie grew up in Columbia Heights and Fridley. She lives in New Brighton. She is in her eighth term at the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Connie is the Chair of the Higher Education Finance & Policy Committee. She also serves on the: Transportation Finance & Policy Division; Elections; Ways and Means; and the Property and Local Tax Division.  She has also been appointed to numerous commissions by the Governor and Speaker.

Connie Bernardy has gotten funding and passed numerous bills for our community including, $5 million for Springbrook Nature Center, protections for our seniors, transportation safety improvements, opportunities for students – including all-day kindergarten and preschool spots. She has received numerous statewide and local awards for her work helping students, seniors, and the environment.

She believes, every Minnesotan deserves access to quality, affordable health care, a world-class education, clean water, air, and land, and a state where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Growing up in Fridley, Connie gained a strong love and commitment to the people of her community. She attended Spring Lake Park Public Schools. She married Dan, her wonderful husband of over 30 years, and their girls attended Fridley Public Schools. They currently live in New Brighton.

Connie’s career has been bringing people together and creating community partnerships – especially to improve health, education, and the environment. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, ancestry research, and spending time at the lake with her family.