Born: February 7, 1947 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Phyllis
Children: Denise and Lauren
Education: Law degrees from Wayne State University; bachelor's degree; graduate of Redford (Detroit) High School
Employment/Military Record: Small business owner; administrator, Eastern Michigan University
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 7th District 2006
General Vote:
59,638 of 115,786 (51%)
Primary Vote:
14,646 of 14,646 (100%)
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Michigan Senate 7th District 2002
General Vote:
52,435 of 93,110 (56%)
Primary Vote:
12,538 of 12,538 (100%)
Other Offices: first elected to state Senate in 2002 (Primary Election results, General Election results); former member of state House (1999-2002); associate speaker pro tempore (1999-2000) and majority floor leader (2001-2002), former Wayne County commissioner (1995-98)
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Community Activities: Active in St. Thomas a' Becket, Huron Valley Conservation Club, Western Wayne County Conservation Association, Lost Lake Woods Association, Canton Township Hall of Fame