Magdalene Klassen

Magdalene Klassen (1957, Charles Town) is a Carrington Island politician with the Groen Party. She has been the Department of Industry and Agriculture minister since 2008

Life
Klassen was born to Dutch immigrants in Charles Town. In 1984, she married Joseph Stelman and they have 2 kinds, Martha and Joseph Jr.

Political Careers
Klassen joined the Groen Party in 1988 and has proven influential in its growth and importance. She was able to expand the national parks, during her term as Department of Parks and Monuments secretary (1993-1997). As Department of Industry and Agriculture minister, she has banned all cigarette manufacturing in the country.