Legislator Details
Robert L. Emerson
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Number of sessions served 13
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/23/1948
City: Alpena, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Judy Samelson, 1981; children: Melanie Erica, Phillip James, Erin Samelson, Ryan Samelson.
Number of Children: 4
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Occupation: union field representative, lobbyist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
HS St Paul Seminary of Saginaw;
Student, Wayne State University, 1969
Student, University Michigan- Flint, 1971
Student, Saginaw Valley College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Melvin Frances & Elaine (Larmer) Emerson. Legal aide Michigan House Reps., Lansing, 1978-79. Appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm as the state’s budget director in 2007 after he was term limited from elective office. Lobbyist, McAlvey, Merchant and Associates
Notable Facts:
Elected to the House of Reps. Nov. 4 1980 to fill vacancy; elected to the Senate 1998.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Gaming and Casino Oversight , Government Operations
Postions Held: Democratic Leader
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Argentine, Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Gaines, Linden, Montrose, Swartz Creek and part of Lennon [see map in Manual p.132]; townships of Argentine, Clayton, Fenton, Flushing, Gaines, Genesee, Montrose, Mundy and part of Flint, in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/2/2004
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2005
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council; Member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board
Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Government Operations
Appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm as the state’s budget director, beginning January 2007.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Gaming and Casino Oversight , Government Operations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Argentine, Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Gaines, Linden, Montrose, Swartz Creek and part of Lennon [see map in Manual p.132]; townships of Argentine, Clayton, Fenton, Flushing, Gaines, Genesee, Montrose, Mundy and part of Flint, in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the Legislative Council and the Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency, Appropriations Subcommittee on Career Development Strategic Fund Agency, Legislative Council
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 29
District Description: Townships of Flushing, Flint, Clayton, Gaines, Mundy, Argentine and Fenton; cities of Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Linden and Swartz Creek in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Assistant Democratic Floor Leader. Member: Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Detroit Metro Airport Review, Health Policy
Postions Held: Democratic Floor Leader
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 29
District Description: Townships of Flushing, Flint, Clayton, Gaines, Mundy, Argentine and Fenton; cities of Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Linden and Swartz Creek in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council; and the Legislative Retirement Board
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 49
District Description: Part of the city of Flint [see map in Manual p.211] in Genesee 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
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 90th session
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 49
District Description: Part of the city of Flint [see map in Manual p.213] in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 49
District Description: City of Flint (pt- tracts 15, 16, 18-41,108.03, 109.04, 110, 113.01, 120.01 and 129.01) in Genesee 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
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 81
District Description: Part of Genesee County, including parts of the city of Flint and part of Flint Township
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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 81
District Description: City of Flint pt-tracts 7-10, 14-16, 24, 26-33, 34.01-34.02, 35-37, 41, 46-47; twp of Flint pt tracts 108.02-108.03, 109.04, 110 in Genesee County
SEE MANUAL FOR FULL DESCRIPTION too long to fit here
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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 81
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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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 81
District Description: City of Flint pt.-tracts 7-10, 14-16, 24, 26-33, 34.01-34.02, 35-37, 41, 46-47 that portion of the City of Flint lying below a line beginning at the eastern city limits & Lapeer, west on Lapeer to GTW Railroad, northeast to a line which would run north & meet Lafayette St, north on that extended line to Gilkey Creek, northeast on Gilkey Creek to Dort Hwy, north to CN Railroad, west to Gilkey Creek, northwest on Gilkey Creek to the Flint River, north to Broadway, northwest to Hamilton, west to C & O Railroad, south to Harriet, west to Saginaw, south to Mary, west to Detroit, north to Stockdale, west to Dupont, south to Begole, northwest to a line 1 block west of Wabash (1970 corp limit), south on that line to city limits; township of Flint pt. tracts 108.02-108.03, 109.04, 110 that portion of Flint township lying east of a line beginning at northern township line & Linden, south on Linden to the Flint River, southeast along the river to Mill Rd, south to Beecher, west to Linden, south to Court, east to Graham, south to Beveridge Rd, east to Utley, south to Lennon, west to Linden, south on Linden to Flint City & township line, south, east & south along City & Township line to Flint township southern boundary line in Genesee 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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 81
District Description: City of Flint pt.-tracts 7-10, 14-16, 24, 26-33, 34.01-34.02, 35-37, 41, 46-47 that portion of the City of Flint lying below a line beginning at the eastern city limits & Lapeer, west on Lapeer to GTW Railroad, northeast to a line which would run north & meet Lafayette St, north on that extended line to Gilkey Creek, northeast on Gilkey Creek to Dort Hwy, north to CN Railroad, west to Gilkey Creek, northwest on Gilkey Creek to the Flint River, north to Broadway, northwest to Hamilton, west to C & O Railroad, south to Harriet, west to Saginaw, south to Mary, west to Detroit, north to Stockdale, west to Dupont, south to Begole, northwest to a line 1 block west of Wabash (1970 corp limit), south on that line to city limits; township of Flint pt. tracts 108.02-108.03, 109.04, 110 that portion of Flint township lying east of a line beginning at northern township line & Linden, south on Linden to the Flint River, southeast along the river to Mill Rd, south to Beecher, west to Linden, south to Court, east to Graham, south to Beveridge Rd, east to Utley, south to Lennon, west to Linden, south on Linden to Flint City & township line, south, east & south along City & Township line to Flint township southern boundary line in Genesee 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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , House Policy , Labor , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 81
District Description: City of Flint [tracts 7-10, 13 (Less: Blocks 101-14), 14-6, 24, 25 (Blocks 103, 209), 26-36, 37 (Blocks 303-12), 38 (Blocks 121-5), 41, 45-7 in Genesee 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: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development & Energy