Meet Robert
Your neighbor.
Your representative.
Re-Elect an Experienced Voice for Your Community
My name is Robert Bierman and I am running for re-election as the Representative for Apple Valley’s district 56A in the Minnesota State House.
I believe that Public Service is about improving the quality of our lives in our communities. By listening at town halls, coffee hours, business meetings, and going door to door in our neighborhoods, I have gained a deeper understanding of common values in our District.
My work at the Capitol continues to confirm my belief that all the people of Minnesota have shared values, and our self-government should better reflect and address those values through policy.
It is an honor and a privilege to represent our district. I look forward to continuing the work.
My wife Ellen and I have been committed to our community for decades.
As parents, we were proud to send our two kids to Apple Valley public schools (Southview, Valley Middle, and AVHS).
One of my favorite parts of being a dad was coaching their VAA basketball, track, and football teams.
As we watch them grow into talented, compassionate, successful young adults, we continue to be grateful for the wonderful opportunities they had.
I’m committed to ensuring the same opportunity for all children in our community.
I’ve been a small business owner for over 30 years.
I took over our family’s flooring and home furnishing company started by my grandfather 130 years ago in Northfield, Minnesota.
Being a small business owner is a challenging yet rewarding experience.
It has given me insight into the tremendous burden the cost of healthcare has become, both for small businesses and their employees. We need better healthcare options available to them, as well as greater access to education and training programs. When we do this, we are strengthening Minnesota’s workforce and investing in our future.
Insurance companies, Big Pharma, and corporations have plenty of representation in our government.
I would like to continue to be a voice for workers and small businesses.
Being part of the small business community allowed me to get involved with the local Rotary and Chamber of Commerce.
I served as President of both, and continue to be an active member.
Through the Rotary, Ellen and I started the Northfield Turkey Trot 5K twenty-five years ago.
Our 5K run quickly became a community family tradition, and a very successful fundraiser for causes like polio eradication and student exchange programs.