Legislator Details
William Paul Faust
AKA:
Number of sessions served 14
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/29/1929
City: Bucyrus, OH
County: Crawford County, Ohio
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/21/1995
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: newspaper editor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended St. Mary's High School
attended Indiana University;
AB, University of Michigan, 1952, in journalism;
graduate work Eastern Michigan University
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Paul Joseph Faust and Teresa (Johnson) Faust. Nankin Township trustee, 1960-63 and supervisor, 1963-65; member of Westland Civiten Club, Chamber of Commerce, Westland League of Democratic Voters, 15th District Democratic Club, and Westland Crisis Club.
Notable Facts:
Committees: Elections; Municipalities
His last residence was in Delta twp, Eaton Co., MI.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Corporations & Economic Development, Reapportionment, Technology and Energy
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 12
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair: Commerce; Corp & Economic Development; Reapportionment.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Corporations & Economic Development, Technology and Energy
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 12
District Description: Twps of Huron, Sumpter and Van Buren; cities of Belleville, Flat Rock, Romulus, Taylor, Wayne and Westland in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce and Technology, Economic Development
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 12
District Description: Twps of Huron, Sumpter and Van Buren; cities of Belleville, Flat Rock, Romulus, Taylor, Wayne and Westland in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Commerce and Technology
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce and Technology, Energy
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 12
District Description: Twps of Huron, Sumpter and Van Buren; cities of Belleville, Flat Rock, Romulus, Taylor, Wayne and Westland in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice Chair of the Committee on Commerce and Technology.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Senate Administration & Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 12
District Description: Townships of Huron, Sumpter and Van Buren; cities of Belleville, Flat Rock, Romulus, Taylor, Wayne and Westland in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status:
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Senate Administration and Rules;
Served on the Legislative Council; and the Legislative Retirement Board
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 12
District Description: Cities of Belleville, Flat Rock, Romulus, Taylor, Wayne and Westland; townships of Huron, Sumpter and Van Buren in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Senate Administration & Rules
Postions Held: Majority Leader
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: Part of Ypsilanti Township [see tract detail in Manual p.499] in Washtenaw County; cities of Belleville, Garden City, Wayne and parts of Taylor
and Westland [see tract detail in Manual p.499] ; townships of Canton, Romulus, Sumpter and Van Buren
in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Education , Finance , Senate Administration & Rules
Postions Held: Majority Leader
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: Part of Ypsilanti Township [see tract detail in Manual p.356] in Washtenaw County; cities of Belleville, Garden City, Wayne and parts of Taylor
and Westland [see tract detail in Manual p.356] ; townships of Canton, Romulus, Sumpter and Van Buren
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Apportionment; and Senate Administration & Rules
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Economic Development, State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: Part of Ypsilanti Township [see tract detail in Manual p.455] in Washtenaw County; cities of Belleville, Garden City, Wayne and parts of Taylor
and Westland [see tract detail in Manual p.455] ; townships of Canton, Romulus, Sumpter and Van Buren
in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on State Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Senate Business
Postions Held: Majority Leader
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: Part of Ypsilanti Township [see tract detail in Manual p.455] in Washtenaw County; cities of Belleville, Garden City, Wayne and parts of Taylor
and Westland [see tract detail in Manual p.485] ; townships of Canton, Romulus, Sumpter and Van Buren
in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Senate Business
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: County of Wayne (part).
Date Elected: 11/4/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Senator 1966 -
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: Cities of Belleville, Dearborn Heights [part], Garden City, Inkster [part], Taylor, Wayne and Westland; twps of Canton, Huron, Romulus and Van Buren in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Health, Social Services and Retirement , Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Municipalities
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: Townships of Canton, Huron, Nankin, Romulus, Taylor [part] and Van Buren; cities of Belleville, Dearborn Heights [part], Garden City, Inkster [part] and Wayne in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: