Paul Marquart Talks New Cabinet Role as MN Commissioner of Revenue

St. Paul, MN — So much for retirement from politics. Paul Marquart is back at the Minnesota State Capitol but now in a different capacity. The veteran lawmaker from Dilworth was selected by Governor Walz to be the new Commissioner of Revenue. Commissioner Marquart joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program this past week to discuss his new role. He notes that when he stepped down from the legislature, this position wasn’t originally on his radar, but couldn’t turn down the opportunity when it became available.

The transition to Commissioner of Revenue is a natural progression for Marquart, who has served on the House Tax Committee for more than 15 years and was chair for the last 4. He talks about his new role and how it differs from his position with the Tax Committee.

As the new Tax Commissioner, Marquart notes that one his goals is to make sure there is more transparency as to where your taxes are going.

Marquart was one of six new appointments to Governor Walz’s cabinet this year.

Listen to the full interview with Paul Marquart from the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program below: