Legislator Details
Burton Leland
AKA:
Number of sessions served 13
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/24/1948
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/25/2018
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 2/27/2018
City: Livonia, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Adat Shalom memorial Park
Marital Information:
married Rosanne Letvin about 1973; children: Zachary Levi, Gabriel Daniel.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Jewish
Military Service:
Occupation: social worker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Mumford HS, Detroit;
BS, Wayne State University, 1971, in business;
MSW, University Michigan, 1977, in social work
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Morris Leland & Beatrice (Bernstein) Leland. Social worker for Wayne County Dept. Social Service, 1972-80. Member National Association of Social Workers, National Conference State Legislatures, Alpha Epsilon Pi.
Elected to Wayne County Commission in November 2006.
Notable Facts:
His son, Gabe, was elected to his father's former seat in the state House.
Noted for passing the "Lemon Law", protecting consumers, in the 1980s.
Served in both chambers.
Died of cancer
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Education , Technology and Energy , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
District Description: Cities of Dearborn Heights and Inkster and part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.143] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Education , Technology and Energy , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
District Description: Cities of Dearborn Heights and Inkster and part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.143] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committees on Banking and Financial Institutions; and Transportation.
Served on the Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Economic Development and International Trade and Regulatory Affairs, Education , Financial Services, Reapportionment, Technology and Energy , Transportation and Tourism
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.160] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair: Economic Development, Int'l Trade and Regulatory Affairs; Transportation and Tourism.
Assistant Democratic Whip.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Detroit Metro Airport Review, Economic Development and International Trade and Regulatory Affairs, Education , Financial Services, Reapportionment, Technology and Energy , Transportation and Tourism
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.160] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1999
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committees on Detroit Metro Airport Review; Economic Development and International Trade and Regulatory Affairs; Reapportionment; and Transportation and Tourism; Alternate on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Health Policy , Public Utilities , Regulatory Affairs, Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.245] in Wayne County
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: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 9oth session. He was also a member of the Administrative Rules Committee.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.247] in Wayne County
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: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Business and Finance, Public Health , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 13
District Description: City of Detroit pt-tracts 5353, 5354, 5373, 5424, 5426-5428, 5439, 5451-5453, 5459-5469 and 5440 in Wayne County
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: Married
Notes: He was also a member of the Administrative Rules Committee.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Administrative Rules, Consumers, Elections , Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife, Transportation , Public Health
Postions Held: Majority Whip
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair: Tourism, Fisheries & Wildlife.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Consumers, Elections , Marine Affairs and Port Development, Public Health , Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description: City of Detroit pt.--tracts 5427-5429, 5434, 5437-5441, 5451, 5457-5469 (That portion of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at the western city limits and Fenkell, east on Fenkell to Lamphere, south to Lyndon, east to Kentfield, north to Fenkell, west to Fielding, north to Puritan, east to Grand River, southeast to Southfield, south to Jeffries Freeway, east to Greenfield, south to Plymouth, west to Southfield, south to Detroit City limits, west and north along city limits to Fenkell the point of beginning.) in Wayne County.
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: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Marine Affairs and Port Development
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Consumers, Elections , Labor , Urban Affairs
Postions Held: Majority Whip
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description: City of Detroit pt.--tracts 5427-5429, 5434, 5437-5441, 5451, 5457-5469 (That portion of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at the western city limits and Fenkell, east on Fenkell to Lamphere, south to Lyndon, east to Kentfield, north to Fenkell, west to Fielding, north to Puritan, east to Grand River, southeast to Southfield, south to Jeffries Freeway, east to Greenfield, south to Plymouth, west to Southfield, south to Detroit City limits, west and north along city limits to Fenkell the point of beginning.) in Wayne 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: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Consumers, Labor , Social Services & Youth, Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description: City of Detroit pt.--tracts 5427-5429, 5434, 5437-5441, 5451, 5457-5469 (That portion of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at the western city limits and Fenkell, east on Fenkell to Lamphere, south to Lyndon, east to Kentfield, north to Fenkell, west to Fielding, north to Puritan, east to Grand River, southeast to Southfield, south to Jeffries Freeway, east to Greenfield, south to Plymouth, west to Southfield, south to Detroit City limits, west and north along city limits to Fenkell the point of beginning.) in Wayne County.
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: Chair of the Committee on Colleges and Universities; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Labor
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corrections , Labor , Social Services & Youth, Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description: City of Detroit pt.-tracts 5427-5429, 5434, 5437-5441, 5451, 5457-5469 (That portion of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at the western city limits and Fenkell, east on Fenkell to Lamphere, south to Lyndon, east to Kentfield, north to Fenkell, west to Fielding, north to Puritan, east to Grand River, southeast to Southfield, south to Jeffries Freeway, east to Greenfield, south to Plymouth, west to Southfield, south to Detroit City limits, west and north along city limits to Fenkell the point of beginning.) in Wayne 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: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on City Government; Maj. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Labor
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corrections , Mental Health , Social Services & Youth, Urban Affairs
Postions Held: Majority Floor Whip
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 2
District Description: City of Detroit tracts 358.02 [blocks 101, 105, 109-10, 201-5], 401.01-2, 402.01-2, 403.01-2, 404.01-2, 405-8, 409.01-2, 410.01-2, 411-4, 415.01, 415.02 [blocks 208-13] in Wayne 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 Committee on Corrections