Legislator Details


Matt (Matthew) Lori
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/18/1956
City: Sturgis, MI
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Marital Information:
married Lori; children: 2 sons

Number of Children: 2


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Occupation: law enforcement
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA, from Western Michigan University in public administration; graduate of the FBI National Academy; with extensive continuing education related to law enforcement.

Biographical Sketch:
Served as St. Joseph Co. Sheriff for 20 years and has worked in law enforcement for 29 years. He also served on the Three Rivers Health Board of Directors for 8 years. He served 5 terms as St. Joseph County Sheriff. He had extensive training in homeland security and emergency response management. He was involved in many charitable organizations, including fundraising efforts and working with the elderly.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid
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City of Residence: Constantine
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: 59
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Date Elected: 11/6/2012
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2013
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
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City of Residence: Constantine
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: 59
District Description: Saint Joseph County and the townships of Pokagon, La Grange, Jefferson, Volinia, Marcellus, Newberg, Penn, Calvin, Mason, Porter, Milton and Ontwa and cities of Vandalia, Cassopolis, Marcellus and Edwardsburg in Cass County

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: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health; Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on General GOvernemnt
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Constantine
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: 59
District Description: Saint Joseph County and townships of Volinia, Marcellus, Pokagon, La Grange, Penn, Newberg, Porter, Calvin, Jefferson, Milton, Ontwa, Mason; cities of Marcellus, Vandalia, Cassopolis and Edwardsburg in Cass County

Date Elected: 11/4/2008
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2009
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture

Bibliography:

Rep's web page 2011; Capitol2011 p.46; manual2014 p.206, includes picture