Legislator Details


Dr. Jimmy (James) Womack
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55

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Birth
Date: 11/30/1953
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Marital Information:
married Sophie; she died. daughters, Brandi and Ashley

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion: Church of Christ
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Occupation: physician, minister
Race: African American or Negro or Black

Education:
BS, Dillard University; MD, Meharry Medical College; MDiv, McCormick Theological Seminary and Ecumenical Theological Seminary.

Biographical Sketch:
He was a retired anesthesiologist. He served as the President of the Detroit Board of Education. In addition, he worked as a mentor for young African-American men and created the non-profit organization Coalition Inc., focused on reducing morbidity and mortality in the community. He served as a member of the Board of the Council of Great City Schools; Michigan Association of School Boards, and as a member of the Detroit Public Library Commission. He served on the board of Detroit’s Ecumenical Theological Seminary, on the board of Harper-Hutzel Hospital and as Interim Chairman of the Board of Gospel Against AIDS. He served as a physician through his work with the National Amateur Boxing Association and as Assistant Minister of Health and Wellness at Plymouth United Church of Christ. For over 9 years, he hosted “The Dr. Jimmy Womack Show” a DMC-sponsored program, on WGPR FM radio and as segment host of “Transition,” seen on TV 20. He ministered to the congregation of St. John and St. Luke’s United Church of Christ as the interim Associate Pastor.

Notable Facts:
Committees. Womack served as Vice Chair of the House Families and Children's Services Committee. He also sat on the Commerce, Health Policy, Insurance, and Urban Policy committees. Minority Caucus Chair 2nd term.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Services , Health Policy , Regulatory Reform
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 7
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.292] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status:
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Families and Children's Services, Health Policy , Insurance , Urban Policy
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 7
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.293] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/4/2008
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2009
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Families and Children's Services

Bibliography:

Rep's web page 2011; Capitol2011 p.58