Legislator Details
Michael John Goschka
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Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/21/1953
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Maryann Louise Sielaff, 1979; children: 3, Kristine, Andrew and David
Number of Children: 3
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Occupation: press brakeman, forklift driver
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Delta College, 1972;
BA, Cornerstone College in education, 1977
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Arthur Clarence and Ethel Marie (Alden) Goschka. Forklift operator Dow Corning Corp., 1984-92. Member Michigan Farm Bureau, Sons Am. Legionnaires, Saginaw Right to Life, Vietnam Vets. of America #250, United Steelworkers (local 12934); Saginaw County Republican Executive Committee, 1982-; Republican state Delegate, 1982-; Reagan/Bush reelction fieldworker, 1984; Saginaw Country Chairman, Jack Kemp for President, 1986-88; Bush/Quayle fieldworker, 1988; John Engler For Govener LEadership Team, 1990. Elected to the House, 1992 and Senate in 1998.
Notable Facts:
Vice chairman tourism & recreation committee Michigan House Reps., 1993—, agriculture & forestry committee, 1993—, education committee, 1993—, mental health committee, 1993—, house oversight committee, 1993—, ethics committee, 1993—, tax policy committee, 1995—. Executive committee Saginaw County Rep. Committee, 1982—, del. to state, 1982—, rep. precinct, 1982—. Senate Committees: Appropriations(Transport. Community Colleges, Judiciary, Family Independence Agency (chair)); Families, Mental Health, and Human Srvices.
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Local, Urban and State Affairs , Transportation
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City of Residence: Brant
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 32
District Description: Counties of Gratiot and Saginaw
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Local, Urban and State Affairs , Transportation
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County of Residence Saginaw
District: 32
District Description: Counties of Gratiot and Saginaw
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality
He ran for Saginaw County Register of Deeds in the November 2004 election, but he lost.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency, Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Families, Mental Health and Human Services
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City of Residence: Brant
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 33
District Description: Counties of Gratiot and Saginaw
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: Appropriations Subcommittees Chair: Community Colleges; Family Independence Agency.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency, Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Banking and Financial Institutions , Families, Mental Health and Human Services, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
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City of Residence: Brant
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 33
District Description: Counties of Gratiot and Saginaw
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Oversight and Ethics, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs, Tax Policy
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City of Residence: Brant
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 94
District Description: Townships of Chapin, Brady, Chesaning, Maple Grove, Birch Run, Taymouth, Albee, Saint Charles, Brant, Marion, Lakefield, Fremont, Swan Creek, James, Spaulding, Bridgeport, Frankenmuth, Thomas, Richland, Jonesfield and Tittabawassee, city of Frankenmuth in Saginaw County
Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 90th session
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 94
District Description: Townships of Chapin, Brady, Chesaning, Maple Grove, Birch Run, Taymouth, Albee, Saint Charles, Brant, Marion, Lakefield, Fremont, Swan Creek, James, Spaulding, Bridgeport, Frankenmuth, Thomas, Richland, Jonesfield and Tittabawassee, city of Frankenmuth in Saginaw 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: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Tourism and Recreation , Agriculture and Forestry, Education , Mental Health , House Oversight and Ethics
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City of Residence: Chesaning
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 94
District Description: Twps of Albee, Birch Run, Brant, Bridgeport, Chapin, Frankenmuth, Fremont, James, Jonesfield, Lakefield, Marion, Richland, Saint Charles, Spaulding, Swan Creek, Taymouth, Thomas, Tittabasassee, Brady, Chesaning and Maple Grove; city of Frankenmuth in Saginaw County
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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