Legislator Details
Deborah L. Cherry
AKA:
Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Female
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/19/1954
City: Dowagiac, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
single
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Episcopalian
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Occupation: consultant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Oakland University
master's from University of Michigan-Flint in public administration
Biographical Sketch:
She was program coordinator for the Valley Area Agency on Aging; assistant director of the Detroit Street Senior Citizens Center, Flint Community Schools; departmental analyst, Michigan Office of Services to the Aging; Genesee County Commissioner, 1989-94, chair 1991-93. Resigned her senate seat when she was elected Genesee County treasurer 11/2/2010
Notable Facts:
Sister of John D. Cherry, Jr.(Lt. Gov., 2002-10).
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Community Health , Appropriations Subcommittee on Federal Stimulus Oversight, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Finance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Burton
County of Residence Genesee
District: 26
District Description: Townships of Vienna, Thetford, Forest, Mount Morris, Richfield, Davison, Grand Blanc and Atlas; cities of Clio, Otisville, Mount Morris, Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Goodrich and part of Otter Lake [see map in Manual p.149] in Genesee County; townships of Groveland, Brandon, Springfield and Waterford; city of Ortonville in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/4/2008
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2009
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Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Department of Community Health; and Retirement
Elected Genesee County Treasurer 11/2/2010
Resigned from the Senate 11/19/2010.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Community Health , Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Burton
County of Residence Genesee
District: 26
District Description: Clio, Otisville, Mount Morris, Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Goodrich and part of Otter Lake [see map in Manual p.130] in Genesee County; townships of Groveland, Brandon, Springfield and Waterford; city of Ortonville in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Department of Community Health; and Retirement
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Community Health , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Burton
County of Residence Genesee
District: 26
District Description: Clio, Otisville, Mount Morris, Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Goodrich and part of Otter Lake [see map in Manual p.128] in Genesee County; townships of Groveland, Brandon, Springfield and Waterford; city of Ortonville in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Single
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Community Health , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Burton
County of Residence Genesee
District: 26
District Description: Clio, Otisville, Mount Morris, Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Goodrich and part of Otter Lake [see map in Manual p.128] in Genesee County; townships of Groveland, Brandon, Springfield and Waterford; city of Ortonville in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Department of Community Health; and Higher Education
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Consumer & Industry Services/Michigan Jobs Commission, Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources & Environmental Quality
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City of Residence: Burton
County of Residence Genesee
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Genesee and Grand Blanc; cities of Mount Morris, Burton and Grand Blanc in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Education , House Oversight and Ethics, Labor & Occupational Safety
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Burton
County of Residence Genesee
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Genesee and Grand Blanc; cities of Mount Morris, Burton and Grand Blanc in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: She also served on the Legislative Council and the Capitol Committee.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , House Oversight and Ethics, Human Resources and Labor
Postions Held: Minority Whip
City of Residence: Burton
County of Residence Genesee
District: 50
District Description: Townships of Genesee and Grand Blanc; cities of Mount Morris, Burton and Grand Blanc in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
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