Legislator Details


Vicki L. Barnett
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Sessions served
Gender: Female
Age at election: 54

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Birth
Date: 7/8/1954
City: Detroit, MI
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Marital Information:
married Mark Steckloff; children Samantha and Jordan

Number of Children: 2

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Occupation: investment consultant
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BGS and MBA from University of Michigan-Dearborn; MA in businesss 1991

Biographical Sketch:
She served on the Farmington Hills City Council from 1995 to 2003, and as Mayor of Farmington Hills from 2003 to 2007. As mayor, Barnett worked with state and federal officials to improve police, fire and emergency communications and crafted legislation to encourage economic redevelopment in metropolitan areas. A former investment consultant, Barnett also served as the president of the Michigan Municipal League, chair of the Data Advisory Council for the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, and as a board member of the National League of Cities.

Notable Facts:
Minority Whip

Sessions Served:

Ninety-Seventh Legislature, 2013-2014
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Tax Policy , Commerce
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City of Residence: Farmington Hills
County of Residence Oakland
District: 37
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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
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Ninety-Sixth Legislature, 2011-2012
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Government Operations , Tax Policy
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City of Residence: Farmington Hills
County of Residence Oakland
District: 37
District Description: includes the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Government Operations
Ninety-Fifth Legislature, 2009-2010
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, Tax Policy , Urban Policy
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City of Residence: Farmington Hills
County of Residence Oakland
District: 37
District Description: Cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills in Oakland County

Date Elected: 11/4/2008
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2009
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs

Bibliography:

rep's web page; Capitol2011 p.32; manual2014 p.178, includes picture
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