Judge Gary W. Bastian

Ramsey County Courthouse
Phone: (651) 266-8266

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed in 1997 by Governor Arne Carlson. Elected 2000 and 2006. Current term expires January 2013.

Education:

J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 1974
B.S., Sociology and Political Science, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1970

Employment:

Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, General Counsel, Assistant Commissioner- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, 1991-1998

Mayor- City of Maplewood, 1990-1998

Attorney- Private Practice, 1987-1991

Director of Minnesota School Labor Management Committee- Bureau of Mediation Services, 1985-1987

Research Staff Director- Minnesota State Senate, 1976-1985

Research Analyst- Minnesota Taxpayers Association, 1970-1974

Community and Professional Activities:

Board of Directors- Criminal Defense Services, 1999-present

Member- The Hmong Restorative Justice Circle, 1999-present

Board Member- University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Foundation Board, 1999-2006

Board Member- Minnesota Safety Council, 1996-1997

National Association of Government Labor Officials
Secretary-Treasurer, 1996-1997
Board Member, 1995-1997
Chair Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, 1995-1997

Board Member- Ramsey/Washington County Cable Commission, 1990-1997

Board Member- League of Minnesota Cities, 1989-1992

Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
Board Member, 1984-1990
President, 1988-1989

Maplewood City Council, 1980-1990

Audit Committee Chairman- Minnesota State Bar Association, 2006-07

Co-chair- Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, 2006-Present

Additional Information:

Judge Bastian is a Ramsey County Juvenile Drug Court Judge.

He is also currently co-hosting a Cable TV television program called "One & the Same." The program is televised throughout Ramsey County and portions of Washington and Dakota counties.