Legislator Details


Marty Knollenberg
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/2/1963
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Lori

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA, from Albion College

Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Oakland County. He was a small-business owner for 26 years, owning 2 companies that provide insurance and laundry services. He was a grass-roots political activist for over 20 years, and served as an Oakland County Commissioner (2002) and Oakland County Parks and Recreation commissioner. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club, Troy Community Coalition, Boys & Girls Club, and Deaf Community Advocacy Network. He ran for Mayor of Troy in May 2013 but he lost to Dane Slater.

Notable Facts:
The son of former Congressman Joe Knollenberg


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Finance , Regulatory Reform, Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Appropriations
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City of Residence: Troy
County of Residence Oakland
District: 13
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
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Maritial Status:
Notes: Vice Chair of the Committees on Education; Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs; and Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Corrections; and Transportation
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Education , Finance , Regulatory Reform, Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
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City of Residence: Troy
County of Residence Oakland
District: 13
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
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Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Election
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status:
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs; Vice Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Services , Commerce , Redistricting and Elections
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City of Residence: Troy
County of Residence Oakland
District: 41
District Description: Cities of Troy and Clawson in Oakland County

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce , New Economy and Quality of Life, Transportation
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City of Residence: Troy
County of Residence Oakland
District: 41
District Description: Cities of Troy and Clawson in Oakland 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: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce , Education , Transportation
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City of Residence: Troy
County of Residence Oakland
District: 41
District Description: Cities of Troy and Clawson in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Rep's webpage 2011; Capitol 2011 p.44; Manual 2015 p.154, includes picture