Legislator Details


William Sowerby
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Number of sessions served 3
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Gender: Male
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Date: 9/16/1956
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married Martha Higgins; children: 1, Brad

Number of Children: 1

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Occupation: salesman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
bachelor’s degree double major in psychology and sociology, Wayne State University, 1978

Biographical Sketch:
He was an automotive sales representative for 17 years; treasurer, Charter Township of Clinton, 1996-2016; Macomb County Commissioner, 1989-96; member, Michigan Democratic Party and Macomb County Democratic Party; organizer, Macomb County Charter - County Executive petition drive; past officer, Michigan Townships Association Macomb Chapter; past chairperson, Clinton Township Community Blood Drive; senior member, Clinton Valley Kiwanis Club; past board member, Grosse Pointes Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority and SMART

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Sessions Served:

One Hundred-First Legislature, 2021-22
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Local Government & Municipal Finance, Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation
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City of Residence: Clinton Township
County of Residence Macomb
District: 31
District Description: south Clinton Township, Fraser nad Mount Clemens in Macomb 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: Democratic Vice-Chair on the Committee on Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation
One Hundreth Legislature, 2019-2020
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Local Government & Municipal Finance, Education , Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation
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City of Residence: Clinton Township
County of Residence Macomb
District: 31
District Description: south Clinton Township, Fraser nad Mount Clemens in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/6/2018
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2019
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Notes: Minority Vice Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources & Recreation
Ninety-Ninth Legislature, 2017-2018
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Natural Resources, Education Reform, Judiciary
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City of Residence: Clinton Township
County of Residence Macomb
District: 31
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Date Elected: 11/8/2016
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Became minority vice chair of the Committee on Natural Resources in June 2017 due to the death of Rep Kivela.

Bibliography:

Manual 2017 p.222, includes photo
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