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8/4/2022 12:00:00 PM
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the selection of Tim Mahoney to serve as the new executive director of the Gambling Control Board. Mahoney will replace Laura Wade, who has been serving as the board’s interim executive director.
Mahoney served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1999 to 2021. During his time in the House, he served on eight separate committees and chaired the Bio Science Policy, and Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division. Prior to serving in the House, Mahoney was an industrial pipefitter and foreman. He earned a degree in pipefitting from St. Paul College.
“I am grateful for Tim Mahoney’s extensive leadership and dedication to our state, and I look forward to him leading the Gambling Control Board,” said Governor Walz. “His experience in efficiently navigating complex policies and topics will be a benefit for the board.”
“I am thankful to have Tim Mahoney leading the Gambling Control Board,” said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. “He has demonstrated his commitment to all the people of Minnesota and will excel in his new position.”
“I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Walz-Flanagan administration to support the goals of the Board and Governor Walz,” said Tim Mahoney. “I look forward to working with staff to support the organizations that provide funds to improve the lives of our youth and the towns they live in.”
The Gambling Control Board regulates the lawful gambling industry to ensure the integrity of operations and provide for the lawful use of net profits. The board licenses organizations, distributors, and manufacturers of gambling equipment; registers gambling equipment; collects license fees and inspects records; and conducts hearings
