Legislator Details
Gilbert J. DiNello
AKA:
Number of sessions served 11
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/28/1935
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/17/1996
City: Troy, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
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Marital Information:
single
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: real estate, banker
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Education:
BS, University of Detroit in Business Administration;
American Institute of Banking;
attended University of Michigan extension service in real estate finance, law, appraisal
Biographical Sketch:
While representing East Detroit in the State Senate, the town renamed itself Eastpointe. He was a candidate in Republican primary for US Representative from Michigan 10th District in 1996. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, the N.R.A. and the Lions Club. Died after suffering a heart attack at the Somerset Mall in Troy.
Notable Facts:
Scuffled with another Senator on the Senate floor in 1991. Initially a conservative Democrat, he switched from the Democratic party to the Republican party after the 1992 election.
Served in both chambers.
SR 6, 1997 Senate Journal, p. 46 indicated that he died. No date or place of death.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Legislative Council , Local Government and Urban Development, Mental Health, Human Resources and Senior Citizens, State Affairs and Military/Veteran Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 26
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: Unknown
Notes: Chair: State Affairs & Military/Veteran Affairs.
Vice-Chair: Commerce; Mental Health, etc.
Alternate for Legislative Council.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce , Education , State Affairs and Military/Veteran Affairs, Local Government and Urban Development, Education Reform
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Clinton Township
County of Residence Macomb
District: 26
District Description: Twps of Clinton, Harrison and Lake; cities of East Detroit, Mount Clemens and Saint Clair Shores in Macomb County
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Election
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: He also served as a member of the Legislative Council.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Human Resources and Senior Citizens , Regulatory Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Detroit
County of Residence Macomb
District: 26
District Description: Twps of Clinton, Harrison and Lake; cities of East Detroit, Mount Clemens and Saint Clair Shores 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: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Affairs; Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Human Resources and Senior Citizens
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Regulatory Affairs, Human Resources and Senior Citizens
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Macomb
District: 26
District Description: Twps of Clinton, Harrison and Lake; cities of East Detroit, Mount Clemens and Saint Clair Shores 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: Single
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Affairs. Vice Chair of the Committee on Human Resources and Senior Citizens. Member of the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement, State Affairs and Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Detroit
County of Residence Macomb
District: 26
District Description: Townships of Clinton, Harrison and Lake; cities of East Detroit, Mount Clemens and Saint Clair Shores in Macomb 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:
Maritial Status: Single
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Senior Citizens and Social Services
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Detroit
County of Residence Macomb
District: 26
District Description: Townships of Clinton, Harrison and Lake; cities of East Detroit, Mount Clemens and Saint Clair Shores in Macomb 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: Single
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Consumer Affairs, Finance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 26
District Description: Cities of Centerline, East Detroit, Saint Clair Shores, Warren (tracts 2024.01-2029.02, 2030.01 [blocks 105-509]. 2030.02 [blocks 101-406, 508], 2030.03 [blocks 304-306]) in Macomb County; city of Grosse Pointe Woods (tracts 878.01, 878.02 and 878.03
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chairman of Consumer Affairs Committee
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Finance , Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Detroit
County of Residence Macomb
District: 26
District Description: Cities of Centerline, East Detroit, Saint Clair Shores, Warren (tracts 2024.01-2029.02, 2030.01 [blocks 105-509]. 2030.02 [blocks 101-406, 508], 2030.03 [blocks 304-306]) in Macomb County; city of Grosse Pointe Woods (tracts 878.01, 878.02 and 878.03 [blocks 101-114, 203]) in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Municipalities & Elections
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Consumers, Economic Development , Insurance , Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Detroit
County of Residence Macomb
District: 73
District Description: Cities of Saint Clair Shores (Balance not in District 74), East Detroit, Warren [tracts 2024.01, 2024.03, 2025-6, 2028 (Blocks 101, 811, 813-9)] in Macomb County
Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 79th session.
Majority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Insurance , Judiciary , Mental Health
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Detroit
County of Residence Macomb
District: 73
District Description: Cities of Saint Clair Shores (Balance not in District 74), East Detroit, Warren [tracts 2024.01, 2024.03, 2025-6, 2028 (Blocks 101, 811, 813-9)] in Macomb County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Drainage , Economic Development , Liquor Control , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Detroit
County of Residence Macomb
District: 73
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Drainage