Legislator Details


Michael J. Bouchard
AKA:
Number of sessions served 6
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/12/1956
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Pamela Johnson in 1988; children: Mikayla Kathryn, Michael & Jake

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: law enforcement
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA, Michigan State University, 1979; graduated from Michigan Law Enforcement Center

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Donald A. Bouchard & Doris Sams. Police officer Bloomfield Township (Michigan), 1977-78; pub. safety officer Beverly Hills (Michigan), 1978-88; president TACT, Inc., 1986-91; pres, founder Beverly Hills Gourmet Yogurt & Ice Cream, 1989-91. Council member Village of Beverly Hills, 1986-90, president, 1989-90; treasurer 18th District Rep. Committee, 1989-91; chairman Oakland County Rep. Campaign Committee, 1990; member Oakland County Young Reps.; board directors Birmingham/Bloomfield Cultural Committee. Member Birmingham/Bloomfield C. of C. (board directors. Appointed sheriff of Oakland County January 11, 1999, elected sheriff in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016.

Notable Facts:
Committees: Fin. Service (Chair), Families, Mental & Health & Human Services(vice chair); Tech. & Energy. Assistant majority leader, Michigan State Senate. Recipient Leadership award Am. Cancer Humanitarian Committee, Outstanding Service award March of Dimes, Legis. of Year award Police Officers Association Michigan, Humanitarian award Arab-Am. & Chaldcan Council, Birmingham Bro. Rice Distinguished Alumnus award

Sessions Served:

Ninetieth Legislature, 1999-2000
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Birmingham
County of Residence Oakland
District: 13
District Description: Cities of Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Troy, Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge and Huntington Woods in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/10/1998
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Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed

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Notes: Reelected Nov. 1998; resigned 1/2/1999 when appointed Oakland County Sheriff.
Eighty-Ninth Legislature, 1997-1998
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Gaming and Casino Oversight , Families, Mental Health and Human Services, Financial Services
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City of Residence: Birmingham
County of Residence Oakland
District: 13
District Description: Cities of Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Troy, Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge and Huntington Woods in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Reelected Nov. 1998; resigned Jan 11, 1999 when appointed Oakland County sheriff.
Eighty-Eighth Legislature, 1995-1996
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Families, Mental Health and Human Services, Financial Services, Technology and Energy
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Leader

City of Residence: Birmingham
County of Residence Oakland
District: 13
District Description: Cities of Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Troy, Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge and Huntington Woods in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Financial Services; Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services
Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corporations & Economic Development, Education , Government Operations
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City of Residence: Birmingham
County of Residence Oakland
District: 16
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Date Elected: 6/18/1991
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1753
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate 6/18/1991. Resigned from House of Representatives 6/27/1991. Chair: Education. Vice-Chair: Corporations & Economic Development.
Eighty-Seventh Legislature, 1993-1994
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corporations & Economic Development, Education , Finance
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City of Residence: Birmingham
County of Residence Oakland
District: 16
District Description: Cities of Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy in Oakland County

Date Elected: 6/18/1991
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1753
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Re-elected in 1994 but to district 13 rather than 16 due to boundary changes.
Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Birmingham
County of Residence Oakland
District: 65
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the State Senate 6/18/1991. Resigned from the House of Representatives 6/27/1991.

Bibliography:

WWAmPol1999 p.1091-92; WWMW30th
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