Legislator Details


Derrick F. Hale
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/7/1963
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
children: Derrick II

Number of Children: 1


Background

Religion: Methodist (AME)
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Race: African American or Negro or Black

Education:
graduated from Murray-Wright High School; BA, Wayne State University

Biographical Sketch:
Legislative asst. to former Rep. M. Bennane. Member NAACP.

Notable Facts:
Chair, House Democratic Caucus; secretary, Black Caucus.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Land Use and Environment , Tax Policy
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.220] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/7/2000
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2001
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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: Democratic
Committees Served On: Great Lakes and Tourism , Insurance and Financial Services, Regulatory Reform
Postions Held: Minority Caucus Chairperson

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.223] in Wayne 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: Unknown
Notes: Black Caucus, Secretary.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Consumer & Industry Services /Regulatory, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources & Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.227] in Wayne 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: Unknown
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Bibliography:

AALM p.34; PolGryd;Gongwer2006 He ran in the Democratic primary in 2002 and 2006 for the Senate, but he lost.