Legislator Details
Dennis G. Olshove
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Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/18/1950
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Fran, 1980; children: Steven, Michael, Marc and Ryan
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Michigan State Unversity in communications
Biographical Sketch:
He served on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners. He was a legislative assistant and worked in local government. Member Polish Am. Cong., Polish Caucus, Sylvester Usher's Club, Polish Century Club, Sterling Heights. He was appointed as an Administrative Commissioner to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission on June 6, 2102 for a term that expires on June 12, 2014.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Energy Policy and Public Utilities, Government Operations and Reform, Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Postions Held: Assistant Democratic Caucus Whip
City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 9
District Description: Cities of Warren, Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser Saint Clair Shores and part of Grosse Pointe Shores [see map in Manual p.146]
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committees on Energy Policy and Public Utilities; and Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Campaign and Election Oversight, Energy Policy and Public Utilities, Government Operations and Reform, Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Postions Held: Assistant Democratic Caucus Whip
City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 9
District Description: Cities of Warren, Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser Saint Clair Shores and part of Grosse Pointe Shores [see map in Manual p.166]
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: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committees on Energy Policy and Public Utilities; and Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Commerce and Labor , Gaming and Casino Oversight , Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs , Technology and Energy
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City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 9
District Description: Cities of Warren, Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser Saint Clair Shores and part of Grosse Pointe Shores [see map in Manual p.145]
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Commerce and Labor , Gaming and Casino Oversight , Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs , Technology and Energy
Postions Held: Assistant Democratic Whip
City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 9
District Description: Cities of Warren, Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser Saint Clair Shores and part of Grosse Pointe Shores [see map in Manual p.145]
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committees on Gaming and Casino Oversight; and Technology and Energy
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Marine Affairs and Port Development, Public Utilities , Regulatory Affairs, Transportation
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City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 29
District Description: Parts of the cities of Sterling Heights and Warren [see map in Manual p.260] in Macomb County
Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
Date Left Office:
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: Administrative Rules, Public Utilities
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City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 29
District Description: Parts of the cities of Sterling Heights and Warren [see map in Manual p.262] in Macomb County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: House Oversight and Ethics, Liquor Control , Labor , Transportation
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City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 29
District Description: Cities of Sterling Heights (pt-tracts 2318-2323) and Warren (pr-tracts 2600-2618, 2620 and 2676) in Macomb County
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , House Oversight , Liquor Control , Senior Citizens & Retirement , Transportation
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City of Residence: Warren
County of Residence Macomb
District: 25
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Majority Vice-Chair: Liquor Control; Transportation.