Legislator Details
James L. Koetje
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
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Birth
Date: 5/17/1955
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Cathy. children Sara, Jeff, Kim, Jill.
Number of Children: 4
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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Calvin College;
JD, Valparaiso University
Biographical Sketch:
Born in Michigan. former member, Grandville City Council, Grandville Zoning Board of Appeals, WCET Board of Directors, Classis Committee of the Christian Reformed Church, past president, American Business Clubs.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Government Operations , Commerce , Judiciary , Tax Policy
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Walker
County of Residence Kent
District: 86
District Description: Townships of Ada, Grattan, Vergennes, Lowell, Bowne and part of Grand Rapids; cities of Walker, East Grand Rapids, Lowell and part of Grand Rapids [see map in Manual p.210] in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Civil Law and the Judiciary, Gaming and Casino Oversight , Insurance and Financial Services, Land Use and Environment
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 74
District Description: Tallmadge Township and cities of Grandville and Walker in Ottawa County and townships of Alpine, Grattan, Courtland, Oakfield, Sparta, Spencer, Nelson, Solon and Tyrone, city of Cedar Springs in Kent 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Land Use and Environment
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Resource Management , Family and Civil Law, Gaming and Casino Oversight , Tax Policy
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 74
District Description: Tallmadge Township and cities of Grandville and Walker in Ottawa County and townships of Alpine, Grattan, Courtland, Oakfield, Sparta, Spencer, Nelson, Solon and Tyrone, city of Cedar Springs in Kent 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: Chair of the Committee on Gaming & Casino Oversight