Legislator Details
Tom Alley
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Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/19/1946
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County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Joyce Marie Gildner in 1967; children: Michael Thomas
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: teacher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BS, Central Michigan University, 1968
MA, Central Michigan University, 1975
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Frank Billy & Evelyn Ann (McHenry) Allen. BS from Central Michigan U., 1968; MA, 1975. Instructor Pinconning High School, 1968-71, Ogemaw Hts. High School, West Branch, 1971-78.
County coordinator Frank Kelley for Senate, 1974, Sander Levin for Governor, 1974, Donald Riegle for Senate, 1976; del. Dem. National Convention, 1976; supervisor Oegmaw (Michigan) Township, 1977-78; chairman Ogamae County Dem. Member Michigan State Dem. Central Committee; mem.-at-large Michigan State Dem. Party.
Notable Facts:
Chairman of the Conservation, Recreation & Environment Comm.Member dem. caucus, 1985-86, chairman conservation, recreation & environmental committee, member agricultural forestry & minerals, corps. & fin. & tourism, fisheries & Wildlife committees, Michigan House Reps.
Awards. Member National Rifle Association, Lion, Moose, Eagles, Farm Business, Knights of Columbus. (charter).
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Forestry & Mineral Rights, Public Utilities
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 103
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco and Ogemaw
Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: He also served on the Legislative Council.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Conservation, Environment and Great Lakes
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 103
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco and Ogemaw
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Great Lakes.
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Great Lakes, Agricultural and Forestry , Business and Finance, Tourism and Recreation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 103
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco and Ogemaw
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Forestry and Minerals, Conservation, Recreation and Environment, Corporations & Finance , Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 105
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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: Chair of the Committee on Conservation, Recreation and Environment; served on the Legislative Council as an alternate. Majority Assistant Floor Leader.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Corporations & Finance , Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife, Towns and Counties , Conservation, Recreation and Environment
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco and Ogemaw
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Conservation, Recreation and Environment
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Conservation and Environment , Corporations & Finance , Insurance , Tourism and Recreation , Administrative Rules
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco and Ogemaw
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: Maj. Vice Chair for the Committee on Tourism and Recreation.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Liquor Control , Tourism and Recreation , Conservation and Environment , Corporations & Finance , Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco and Ogemaw
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Liquor Control
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Corporations & Finance , State Affairs , Tourist and Recreation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco and Ogemaw
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: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Tourist and Recreation
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Senior Citizens & Retirement , Tourist Industry Relations , Towns and Counties
Postions Held: Majority Floor Whip
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Oscoda, Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Arenac and Gladwin; Montmorency County (Balance not in District 106); Hope Township in Midland County; townships of Mount Forest, Gibson, Pinconning and city of Pinconning in Bay County; townships of Nester, Backus and Au Sable in Roscommon County
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committees on Agriculture; and Tourist Industry Relations
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Senior Citizens & Retirement , Tourist Industry Relations, Towns and Counties
Postions Held: Majority Floor Whip
City of Residence: West Branch
County of Residence Ogemaw
District: 105
District Description: Counties of Oscoda, Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Arenac and Gladwin; Montmorency County (Balance not in District 106); Hope Township in Midland County; townships of Mount Forest, Gibson, Pinconning and city of Pinconning in Bay County; townships of Nester, Backus and Au Sable in Roscommon 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: Majority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Tourist Industry Relations