Legislator Details


Stacy Erwin Oakes
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Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Female
Age at election: 37

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/19/1973
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Michael Oakes; children: Michael II and Kingston

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion: Baptist
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Occupation: teacher, coach, lawyer
Race: African American or Negro or Black

Education:
graduate of Saginaw public schoola; BA, from Ferris State University in criminal justice; JD from Michigan State University Law School

Biographical Sketch:
Daughter of James and Maggie Erwin. She grew up in Saginaw, MI. She earned her teaching certification while working as a Corrections Officer at the Saginaw Correctional Facility. She then taught in Saginaw public schools and coached basketball there. While attending law school she worked for the Michigan Dept. of Civil Rights. She was an instructor for the Rental Housing Clinic at MSU. After working as a policy analyst at the House of Representatives, she became a state Assistant Attorney General, prosecuting and defending cases statewide. She has also taught as an adjunct professor at Saginaw Valley State University. They worship at New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.

Notable Facts:
1 of 13 children. Received Governor's Recognition of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Lifestyle Magazine, WNEM TV-5, and the Young Professional Network's 7th Annual Ruby Award.

Sessions Served:

Ninety-Seventh Legislature, 2013-2014
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Criminal Justice , Commerce , Financial Services
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City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 95
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Date Elected: 11/6/2012
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2013
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Maritial Status: Unknown
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Ninety-Sixth Legislature, 2011-2012
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 95
District Description: Cities of Saginaw, Bridgeport and Indiantown; townships of Bridgeport, Buena Vista and Spaulding in Saginaw 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: Served on the Legislative Council

Bibliography:

rep's web page 2011; Capitol 2011 p.50; Manual 2014 p.212, includes picture
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