Legislator Details


Peter Pettalia
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/9/1955
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/12/2016
City: Loud Township, MI
County: Montmorency County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Karen around 1979; children: 2, Anna (Skowronek) and Peter Jr.

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, emergency medical technician
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
He served as Presque Isle Township supervisor for 16 years and as a volunteer firefighter for East Grand Lake Fire Department for 15 years. He was vice-chairman for the State Park Advisory Board for Negwegon, Rockport and Thompson Harbor State Parks. He was one of the founding members of the Presque Isle County Economic Development Commission and the Community Development Commission. He operated an auto repair business for 33 years. He also operates a seasonal cabin rental business on Grand Lake, in Northeast Michigan. A resident of Presque Isle Township since 1977, Pettalia was an avid sportsman. He and a partner operated an auto repair business for 33 years. He also operated a seasonal cabin rental business on Grand Lake, in Northeast Michigan. Vice-chairman for the State Park Advisory Board for Negwegon, Rockport and Thompson Harbor State Parks; one of the founding members of the Presque Isle County Economic Development Commission and the Community Development Commission. Member of the Presque Isle Museum Society, the Alpena Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Alpena Downtown Development Authority. He and his family attend Grand Lake Church in Presque Isle.

Notable Facts:
Killed in a motorcycle accident; memorial service held 9/16/16 at the Presque Isle Lighthouse Park; private funeral held later.

Sessions Served:

Ninety-Eight Legislature, 2015-2016
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Roads and Economic Development, Energy Policy, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
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City of Residence: Presque Isle
County of Residence Presque Isle
District: 106
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/2015
Date Sworn In: 1/15/2015
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status:
Notes:
Ninety-Seventh Legislature, 2013-2014
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Tourism, Energy and Technology , Financial Services, Local Government, Transportation and Infrastructure
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Presque Isle
County of Residence Presque Isle
District: 106
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/2012
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2013
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Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Ninety-Sixth Legislature, 2011-2012
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Services , Judiciary , Local, Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, Natural Resources, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Presque Isle
County of Residence Presque Isle
District: 106
District Description: Alpena, Presque Isle, Montmorency, Crawford, Oscoda and Alcona counties

Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs

Bibliography:

Rep's web page 2011; Capitol2011 p.51; Manual2015 p.215, includes picture; DetNews 9/13/2016 [online], includes photo; DFP 9/13/2016 [online] includes photo; 2016 HJ p.2026, HR360
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