Biographical Information
Born: January 18, 1950 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Fran
Children: Steven, Michael, Marc, Ryan
Education: Bachelor's degree in communications from Michigan State University; De La Salle Collegiate High School
Community Activities: Member St. Sylverster's Church/ushers; member of American Polish Century Club
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2010)
Other Offices: First elected to state Senate in 2002 (;lt;a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/02PRI/0709000.html target=blank;gt;Primary Election results;lt;/a;gt;, ;lt;a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/02GEN/0709000.html target=blank;gt;General Election results;lt;/a;gt;); former member of state House (1991-98), unsuccessful candidate for state House in 1989 special election;lt;br;gt;;lt;b;gt;;lt;a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/cgi-bin/cfr/com_det.cgi?com_id=510445target=blank;gt;Campaign Finance Reports;lt;/a;gt;;lt;/b;gt;
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 9th District 2006
General Vote:
60,775 of 91,531 (66%)
Primary Vote:
14,213 of 14,213 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate 9th District 2002
General Vote:
47,609 of 78,282 (60%)
Primary Vote:
25,635 of 25,635 (100%)
