Legislator Details


Douglas Carl
AKA:
Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/12/1951
City: Almont, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 8/17/1997
City: Clinton Twp, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Romeo, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Romeo Village Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Maria in 1983; children: Colleen.

Number of Children: 1


Background

Religion: Baptist
Military Service:
Occupation: stockbroker
Race:

Education:
Romeo High School; BA with honors, Michigan State University

Biographical Sketch:
Commissioner Macomb (Michigan) County, 1980-82;

Notable Facts:
Senate Committees: Transportation & Tourism; economic devel. (chair); vice chairman Fin. committee & Sel. committee on Bonding; member Family Law, Criminal Law & Corrections;, Education (vice chair). Died in office. Suffered a heart attack while driving; died at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Served in both chambers.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Mount Clemens
County of Residence Macomb
District: 12
District Description: Townships of Bruce, Armada, Richmond, Washington, Ray, Shelby and Macomb; cities of Romeo, Utica, Sterling Heights, Fraser and part of Memphis [see map in Manual p.144] in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Died 8/17/1997.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Finance , Transportation and Tourism
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Macomb Township
County of Residence Macomb
District: 12
District Description: Townships of Bruce, Armada, Richmond, Washington, Ray, Shelby and Macomb; cities of Romeo, Utica, Sterling Heights, Fraser and part of Memphis [see map in Manual p.143] in Macomb 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:

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Transportation And Tourism; Vice-Chair of the Committees on Education; and Finance
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Family Law, Criminal Law and Corrections, Finance , Transportation and Tourism
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Mount Clemens
County of Residence Macomb
District: 9
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair: Transportation & Tourism. Vice-Chair: Finance; Committee on Bonding.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance , Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Macomb Twnship
County of Residence Macomb
District: 9
District Description: Twps of Armada, Bruce, Chesterfield, Lenox, Macomb, Ray , Richmond, Shelby and Washington; cities of Memphis, New Baltimore, Richmond, Sterling Heights and Utica in Macomb 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: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: In 1994 re-elected but his district became the 12th rather than the 9th due to redistricting.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Criminal Justice and Urban Affairs, Economic Development, Finance
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Mount CLemens
County of Residence Wayne
District: 9
District Description: Twps of Armada, Bruce, Chesterfield, Lenox, Macomb, Ray , Richmond, Shelby and Washington; cities of Memphis, New Baltimore, Richmond, Sterling Heights and Utica in Macomb 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: Chair of the Committee on Economic Development; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Finance
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Energy, Finance , Criminal Justice, Urban Affairs and Economic Development
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Clio
County of Residence Macomb
District: 9
District Description: Cities of Memphis, New Baltimore, Richmond, Sterling Heights and Utica; townships of Armada, Bruce, Chesterfield, Lenox, Macomb, Ray, Richmond, Shelby and Washington

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: Chair of the Committee on Energy. Vice Chair of the Committee on Finance.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Economic Development & Energy , Elections , House Oversight
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Utica
County of Residence Macomb
District: 26
District Description: Twps of Macomb, Shelby and Washington; cities of Utica and Sterling Heights pt.--tracts 2037.07, 2037.10-2037.13 (that portion of Sterling Heights which lies above a line beginning at northern city limits and Mound, south on Mound to 18 Mile, east to M-53, northeast to 19 Mile, east to Schoenherr, south to Clinton River Rd., east to Parkwood, south to Martha, west on Martha extended to the Clinton River, southeast along the Clinton River to eastern city limits) in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 84th session.

Bibliography:

PolGryd; WWMW25th; MICAP flier 1997; Manual 1985 p.142; Manual 1987 p.126; Manual 1989 p.128; 1988 Michigan Legislative Handbook p.11; 1997 SJ p.1327, SR116