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