Legislator Details
John Bennett
AKA:
Number of sessions served 14
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/15/1912
City: Piney Fork, OH
County: Jefferson County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/29/1998
City: Dearborn, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/1/1998
City:
County:
Country:
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Edith; children: 3, Linda (Siggia), Carol (Marra), and Barbara (Wisz)
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Methodist
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: accountant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Wayne State University; Walsh Institute of Accountancy; Texas A&M College,army specialized program; course from Dun and Bradstreet in credit and financial analysis
Biographical Sketch:
He was an accountant at Ford Motor Co. for 8 years. Served as Redford Township treasurer for 10 years; president of the Wayne County Township Association. Member: Lion's Club; Disabled American Veterans, Chapter113; Redford Township Music Society, and the South Redford Civic Association.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Insurance
Postions Held: Majority Whip
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Parts of Livonia [city] and parts of Redford Township in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Corporations & Finance; and Legislative Retirement
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Redford twp and Livonia pt.--tracts 5560-5561, 5570-5572, 5582, 5591-5592 (that portion Livonia which lies east of a line beginning at the northern city limits and Middlebelt, south on Middlebelt to 6 Mile, west to Merriman, south to 5 Mile, east to Middlebelt, south to I-96 and east on I-96 to eastern city limits; and that portion of Livonia which lies east of a line beginning at southern city limits and Middlebelt, north on Middlebelt to Plymouth, east on Plymouth to eastern city limits.) in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Corporations and Finance;
Vice-Chair of the Legislative Retirement Board
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations, Insurance , Tourism
Postions Held: Majority Whip
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Redford twp and Livonia pt.--tracts 5560-5561, 5570-5572, 5582, 5591-5592 (that portion Livonia which lies east of a line beginning at the northern city limits and Middlebelt, south on Middlebelt to 6 Mile, west to Merriman, south to 5 Mile, east to Middlebelt, south to I-96 and east on I-96 to eastern city limits; and that portion of Livonia which lies east of a line beginning at southern city limits and Middlebelt, north on Middlebelt to Plymouth, east on Plymouth to eastern city limits.) 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: Married
Notes: He also served on the Legislative Retirement Committee.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Insurance , Mental Health , Joint Committee on Legislative Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Livonia City pt.--tracts 5562-5569,5573-5581, 5583-5590 (that portion of Livonia which lies west of a line beginning at the northern city limits and Middlebelt to 6 Mile, west to Merriman, south to 5 Mile, east to Middlebelt, south to I-96, east to city limits, south on city limits to Plymouth, west to Middlebelt, south on Middlebelt to southern city limits) in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Corporations and Finance
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Redford township and Livonia pt.--tracts 5560-5561, 5570-5572, 5582, 5591-5592 (that portion Livonia which lies east of a line beginning at the northern city limits and Middlebelt, south on Middlebelt to 6 Mile, west to Merriman, south to 5 Mile, east to Middlebelt, south to I-96 and east on I-96 to eastern city limits; and that portion of Livonia which lies east of a line beginning at southern city limits and Middlebelt, north on Middlebelt to Plymouth, east on Plymouth to eastern city limits.) 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Corporations and Finance
Served on the Legislative Retirement Board
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Insurance , Legislative Retirement , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Township of Redford; city of Dearborn Heights [tracts 846.06, 846.07 (Blocks 101-8, 201-6) and 846.09] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Roads & Bridges; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Legislative Retirement
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Insurance , Roads and Bridges , Legislative Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Township of Redford; city of Dearborn Heights [tracts 846.06, 846.07 (Blocks 101-8, 201-6) and 846.09] 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Roads & Bridges
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Insurance , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Township of Redford; city of Dearborn Heights [tracts 846.06, 846.07 (Blocks 101-8, 201-6) and 846.09] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Roads and Bridges;
Maj. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Insurance , Retirement , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Township of Redford; city of Dearborn Heights [tracts 846.06, 846.07 (Blocks 101-8, 201-6) and 846.09] 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: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Retirement
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Retirement , Tourist Industry Relations , Legislative Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Retirement Committee
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Retirement , Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: County of Wayne (part).
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: Chair of the Committee on Retirement.
Served on the Legislative Retirement Board.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Retirement , Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Retirement
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Insurance , Retirement , Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Redford Township
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Redford Township 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Retirement
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , General Taxation , Retirement , Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 34
District Description: Redford Township in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Retirement; vice-chair of the Committee on Colleges and Universities
On the Legislative Retirement Board