Former Rep. Margaret Leppik, known as Peggy, was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.Â
Leppik served six terms in the Minnesota House as a Republican representing Golden Valley.
After leaving the House in 2002, she served on the Met Council, including as vice chair.Â
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