Legislator Details
Connie Berube Binsfeld
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Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Female
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/18/1924
City: Munising, MI
County: Alger County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/12/2014
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Marital Information:
married John E. Binsfield, 1947; children: 5, John T., Gregory R., Susan C. (Maxwell), Paul J. & Michael W..
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BS, Siena Heights College (Adrian) Seconday Education teaching certificate;
graduate study Wayne State University;
Honorary Docotor of Human Letters, Siena Heights College;
Northwestern Michigan College Fellow
Biographical Sketch:
Daughter of Omer and Elsie Berube. She was a high school teacher. She served as Leelanau County Commissioner and for 10 years on the Great Lakes Commission. Member of the League of Women Voters; Strong advocate of volunteers. Michigan Mother of the Year 1977.
Notable Facts:
First woman to serve in leadership posts in the state House, Senate and Executive branch per Crain's Detroit Business 1/13/2014. Could be challenged by Martha Griffith's record.
Lt. Governor under Gov. John Engler.
The Binsfeld Office Building is dedicated to former Lt. Governor Binsfeld.
A memorial service was held in July 2014 in Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau Co., MI
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , State Affairs, Tourism and Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Maple City
County of Residence Leelanau
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Benzie, Crawford, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committees on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs; and State Affairs, Tourism and Transportation
Elected Lt. Governor with Gov. John Engler in 1990 election.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , State Affairs, Tourism and Transportation, Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Maple City
County of Residence Leelanau
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Benzie, Crawford,Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Roscommon & Wexford
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: Vice Chair of the Committees on: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs; and State Affairs, Tourism and Transportation. Chair of the Appropriations subcommittees on: Public Health; and Transportation. Member of the three Appropriations subcommittees: Capital Outlay; General Government; Retirement.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Health & Social Services, Senate Administration & Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Maple City
County of Residence Leelanau
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Benzie, Crawford, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford
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: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Maple City
County of Residence Leelanau
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Benzie, Crawford, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford
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: Vice-Chair of the Committees on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs; and Rules
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Policy , Joint Committee on the Legislative Council, Marine Affairs , Public Health
Postions Held: Assistant Minority Leader
City of Residence: Maple City
County of Residence Leelanau
District: 104
District Description: Counties of Benzie and Leelanau;
Grand Traverse County (Less: Township of Whitewater);
Wexford County (Less: Township of Slagle); townships of Arcadia, Pleasanton, Springdale, Bear Lake and Maple Grove in Manistee County
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
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 82nd session.
Vice-Chair of the Committee on House Policy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Policy , Joint Committee on the Legislative Council, Marine Affairs , Public Health
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Leader
City of Residence: Maple City
County of Residence Leelanau
District: 104
District Description: Counties of Benzie and Leelanau;
Grand Traverse County (Less: Township of Whitewater);
Wexford County (Less: Township of Slagle); townships of Arcadia, Pleasanton, Springdale, Bear Lake and Maple Grove in Manistee 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: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on House Policy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Policy , Marine Affairs , Mental Health , Public Health , Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Maple City
County of Residence Leelanau
District: 104
District Description: Counties of Benzie and Leelanau;
Grand Traverse County (Less: Township of Whitewater);
Wexford County (Less: Township of Slagle); townships of Arcadia, Pleasanton, Springdale, Bear Lake and Maple Grove in Manistee County
Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Mental Health
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Mental Health , State Affairs , Tourist Industry Relations , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Maple City
County of Residence Leelanau
District: 104
District Description: Counties of Benzie and Leelanau;
Grand Traverse County (Less: Township of Whitewater);
Wexford County (Less: Township of Slagle); townships of Arcadia, Pleasanton, Springdale, Bear Lake and Maple Grove in Manistee 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: Married
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