Legislator Details
Jason Allen
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Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/13/1963
City: Fort Wayne, IN
County: Allen County, IN
Country: US
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Marital Information:
wife Suzanne; daughter Meredith
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion: Methodist
Military Service: Army National Guard
Occupation: v.p. of sales, businessman, clothing merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Miami University of Ohio in finance
Biographical Sketch:
VP of sales, Captain's Quaters, family men's wear; former member, Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners; Great Lakes Community Helth Board 1991-98; Michigan Conservation Foundation; American Legion; Eagle Scout; Republican precinct delgate; Grand Traverse Chairman for Bob Dole, 1996. Appointed state director for rural development for the USDA in Michigan, November 2017
Notable Facts:
Served in both chamber.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce and Tourism, Economic Development and Regulatory Reform, Health Policy , Local, Urban and State Affairs , Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Postions Held: Majority Caucus Whip
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 37
District Description: Counties of Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Antrim and Grand Traverse
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Commerce and Tourism; and Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce and Tourism, Economic Development and Regulatory Reform, Health Policy , Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation, Local, Urban and State Affairs , Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Postions Held: Majority Caucus Whip
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 37
District Description: Counties of Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Antrim and Grand Traverse
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Commerce and Tourism; and Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Health Policy
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Gaming and Casino Oversight , Commerce and Labor , Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform , Government Operations
Postions Held: Majority Whip
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 37
District Description: Counties of Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Antrim and Grand Traverse
Date Elected: 11/2/2004
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1753
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Commerce and Labor; and Gaming and Casino Oversight; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform; Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce and Labor , Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform , Gaming and Casino Oversight , Government Operations
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City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 37
District Description: Counties of Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Antrim and Grand Traverse
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1753
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanships: Commerce and Labor; Gaming and Casino Oversight. Vice cahirnamship: Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce , Education , Redistricting and Elections, Veterans' Affairs
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City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 104
District Description: Counties of Grand Traverse andLeelanau
Date Elected: 11/7/2000
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2001
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Commerce
Elected to state Senate for district 37 in 2002
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Great Lakes and Tourism , Tax Policy , Veterans' Affairs
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City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 104
District Description: Counties of Grand Traverse and Leelanau.
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: Education.