Legislator Details


Brandon Dillon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/27/1972
City: Grand Rapids, MI
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Marital Information:
married; children: 3

Number of Children: 3


Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: chief of staff, commissioner
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Associates: Grand Rapids community College; BA: from Aquinas College; MA: from Northeastern University

Biographical Sketch:
He was the chief of staff for Senator Jim Barcia from 2003-2010, and the former Kent County Commissioner.

Notable Facts:
Resigned August 3, 2015 to take the position of Michigan Democratic Party Chairman.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 75
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/2014
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2015
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Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed

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Notes: Resigned his seat effective 8/3/2015 to become the Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. Replaced by David LaGrand.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 76
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Date Elected: 11/6/2012
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2013
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Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 75
District Description: Part of the city of Grand Rapids, [see map in Manual p.205] in Kent County

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation

Bibliography:

Rep's web page 2011; Capitol2011 p.37; Manual2015 p.187, includes picture; manual2014 p.186, includes picture