Legislator Details
John Kivela
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 0
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Birth
Date: 5/13/1969
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Death
Date: 5/9/2017
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
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married: Sandy; Children: 2, Shelby and Andrew
Number of Children: 2
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Occupation: businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
He worked at a family auto repair and distributor business, and was the general manager of a used car dealership. He was the mayor of the city of Marquette from 2008-2012, and a member of the Marquette city commission in 2006.
Notable Facts:
Arrested for DUI 11/9/2015 and on 5/8/2017. His death was an apparent suicide.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
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City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: 109
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Date Elected: 11/8/2016
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Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Died of an apparent suicide 5/9/17 after a second arrest for driving under the influence. He would have departed as term limited from this session.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Natural Resources, Energy Policy
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City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: 109
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2015
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Arrested 11/9/2015 on a DUI in Clinton Co.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Criminal Justice , Natural Resources, Tourism
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City of Residence: Marquette
County of Residence Marquette
District: 109
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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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