Minnesota. Governor (1976-1979 : Perpich)

Democrat Rudolph G. (Rudy) Perpich first served as Minnesota Governor in 1976-1979. He was elected to his second term in 1982, re-elected in 1986, and served until January 4, 1991.

From the description of Records, 1982-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122506796

Information from the governor's office identifies the following as Perpich's speechwriters: Tom Triplett, Chris Kegler, and Gerry Nelson (January-July 1983); Patrice Vick (July 1983-November 1987, August-December 1989); Britt Robson (November 1987-August 1989); Roberta Heine (January-August 1990); David Noah (August 1990-January 1991).

From the description of Speechwriters' files, 1983-1990 (bulk 1987-1990). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122616505

The aesthetic environment programs were administered by the Minnesota American Revolution Bicentennial Commission from 1973 to 1976. The governor's office took over the programs in 1977. Many of the programs were run with the assistance of other state deparments and agencies, including the Pollution Control Agency, the Department of Administration, and the Department of Natural Resources.

From the description of Governor's Aesthetic Environment Program records, 1977-1978. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122410834

The Governor's Task Force on Waste and Mismanagement was created by the 1977 Minnesota Legislature at the request of Governor Perpich [Laws 1977 c455 s11 subd6]. Directed by Robert J. Goff, the task force was to "search out instances of governmental waste and mismanagement, document the facts of the case, and recommend to the Governor how these instances can be curtailed or eliminated." It's main efforts were directed through the Governor's Cost Saving Program, which affected the operating (non-grant and aid) portions of all state agencies under the administrative direction of the Governor.

From the description of Task Force on Waste and Mismanagement records, 1976-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 313856466