Legislator Details
Leon E. Stille
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Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/21/1939
City: Olive, MI
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
married: Zinnie; children: Jeff, Tracy, Kristina, Randall
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Church of Christ
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Occupation: teacher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BS, Michigan State University
Biographical Sketch:
Market rep., manager IBM, 1966-92; mayor Ferrysburg, Michigan; sports official for Michigan State Championships and Div. II and III national playoffs; 40 year service award by MSHAA, He ran in the 89th House District primary in 2002, but he lost.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Rep. assistant whip, 1993-94. Chair regularity subcom. 1993-94, transportation subcom., 1993-94; member higher education subcom., 1993-94, general government subcom., 1993-94. Member Rotary. Senate Committees: Appropriations (Education(chair); Career Development and Strategic Fund Agency; Consumer and Industry Services; Transport.)Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems (vice chair); Education; Assistant Majority Caucus (chair).
Assistant Republican Whip, 1994
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on Career Development Strategic Fund Agency, Appropriations Subcommittee on Consumer & Industry Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid, Education , Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Spring Lake
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 32
District Description: Muskegon County and townships of Chester, Spring Lake, Crockery, Polkton, Wright, Tallmadge, Allendale, Robinson, Grand haven, Port Sheldon, Olive, Blendon and Park in Ottawa County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Assistant Majority Caucus Chair. Subcommittee Chair: School Aid. Vice-Chair: Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Career Development Strategic Fund Agency, Appropriations Subcommittee on Consumer & Industry Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid, Detroit Metro Airport Review, Education , Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Caucus Chairman
City of Residence: Crockery Township
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 32
District Description: Muskegon county and townships of Chester, Spring Lake, Crockery, Polkton, Wright, Tallmadge, Allendale, Robinson, Grand haven, Port Sheldon, Olive, Blendon and Park in Ottawa County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Department of Education; and School Aid; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs, Local, Urban and State Affairs , Transportation and Tourism
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City of Residence: Spring Lake
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 32
District Description: Muskegon County and townships of Chester, Spring Lake, Crockery, Polkton, Wright, Tallmadge, Allendale, Robinson, Grand haven, Port Sheldon, Olive, Blendon and Park in Ottawa County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs, Transportation and Tourism
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Whip
City of Residence: Ferrysburg
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 32
District Description: Muskegon County and townships of Chester, Spring Lake, Crockery, Polkton, Wright, Tallmadge, Allendale, Robinson, Grand haven, Port Sheldon, Olive, Blendon and Park in Ottawa County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Education; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Tourism
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Spring Lake
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 89
District Description: Twps of Chester, Crockery, Polkton, Spring Lake, Allendale, Georgetown, Grand Haven and Wright; cities of Coopersville, Ferrysburg and Grand Haven in Ottawa County
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate in 1994 in the 32nd district.