Legislator Details


Gary K. Howell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
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Gender: Male
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Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/27/1947
City: Swartz Creek, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Cheryl; children: 3

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Background

Religion: United Methodist
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA in economics and government, Michigan State University; JD University of Michigan Law School

Biographical Sketch:
He was a retired township and village attorney; lifelong farmer, owner of Howell Farms Ltd.; member, Farm Bureau for 40 years; active supporter, 4-H and FFA; chairman, Lapeer County Road Commission, 2013-16; past president, Lapeer County Intermediate Board of Education, 1998-2016, North Branch School Board, 1995-2000, and Lapeer County Bar Association; charter member, Lapeer County Economic Club; member, Lapeer County Historical Society, Lapeer and Imlay City Chambers of Commerce, National Rifle Association, and Right to Life of Michigan; life member, Lapeer American Legion Post 16 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4139.

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Sessions Served:

One Hundred-First Legislature, 2021-22
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Workforce, Trades and Talent, Transportation , Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation, Local Government & Municipal Finance
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City of Residence: North Branch
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 82
District Description: Lapeer County

Date Elected: 11/6/2020
Date Sworn In: 1/4/2021
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
One Hundreth Legislature, 2019-2020
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Local Government & Municipal Finance, Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation, Transportation and Infrastructure, Judiciary
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City of Residence: North Branch
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 82
District Description: Lapeer County

Date Elected: 11/6/2018
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2019
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Notes: Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation
Ninety-Ninth Legislature, 2017-2018
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Local Government, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
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City of Residence: North Branch
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 82
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Date Elected: 11/8/2016
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources
Ninety-Eight Legislature, 2015-2016
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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County of Residence Lapeer
District: 82
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Date Elected: 3/8/2016
Date Sworn In: 3/15/2016
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End of Term Status: Re-elected

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Notes: Elected in a special election to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Todd Courser who had resigned amid scandal.

Bibliography:

Manual 2017 p.199, includes photo
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