Legislator Details


Patricia A. Lockwood
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Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Female
Age at election: 54

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Date: 8/24/1944
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Marital Information:
married Ronald Lockwood; children: 3, Brad, Heather, and Brooke

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion: Catholic
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Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Mott Community College; attended University of Detroit

Biographical Sketch:
Mayor of Fenton, 1989-1998; member of the Fenton City Council [1987-89]. She served as a State Transportation Commission Advisor. On March 18, 2004, she was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to the position of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Policy Director. Elected Genesee County Commissioner in 2006 and 2008. Granholm appointed her acting Michigan Racing Commissioner until the office was abolished on October 17, 2010. Elected back to the Fenton City Council on November 8, 2011. Also held positions on many boards and commissions.

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Sessions Served:

Ninety-First Legislature, 2001-2002
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Career Development Strategic Fund Agency
Postions Held: Minority Whip

City of Residence: Fenton
County of Residence Genesee
District: 51
District Description: Townships of Clayton, Flint, Gaines, Mundy, Argentine and Fenton, cities of Swartz Creek, Linden and Fenton in Genesee County

Date Elected: 11/7/2000
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2001
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Career Development Strategic Fund Agency. Rep. Lockwood lost her re-election bid in the 2002 General Election.
Ninetieth Legislature, 1999-2000
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Great Lakes and Tourism , Local Government and Urban Policy
Postions Held: Minority Whip

City of Residence: Fenton
County of Residence Genesee
District: 51
District Description: Townships of Clayton, Flint, Gaines, Mundy, Argentine and Fenton, cities of Swartz Creek, Linden and Fenton in Genesee County

Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair: Local Government, etc.

Bibliography:

Capitol2001 p.46; Manual 2001 p.242, includes photo
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