Legislator Details
Kenneth R. Sikkema
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Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/10/1951
City: Cadillac, MI
County: Wexford County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
Hudsonville Public High School
Married Carla Chase, October 12, 1985; 1 child, Zachary Chase.
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion: First Reformed Church
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Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Hudsonville Public High School;
BA in History cum laude, Harvard University, 1974;
MBA with distinction, University Michigan, 1984
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Peter John and Kathryn Mae (Laarman) Sikkema. Legis. assistant Michigan House of Reps., Lansing, 1974-75; administrative assistant Michigan State Senate, 1975-79; marketing manager Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan, 1984-86; executive director West Michigan Environmental Action, Grand Rapids, 1979-82; elected to the House of Reps. 1986; elected to the State Senate, 1998; adjunct and visting professor at Grand Valley State University; senior policy fellow Public Sector Consulants.
Notable Facts:
Also known as Ken Sikkema
Serverd in both chambers. House floor leader 1994-96; House Republican leader 1996-98. Mr. Sikkema is the only legislator in Michigan history to have served as leader of his caucus in both the House and the Senate (per Gongwer 12/8/2006). Senate Committees: Nat. Resources and Environmental Affairs (chair); Tech and Energy (vice chair); Government Operations; Reapportionment; Legislative Council.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Government Operations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 28
District Description: Townships of Ada, Algoma, Alpine, Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cannon, Courtland, Gaines, Grand Rapids, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Spencer and Tyrone; cities of Caledonia, Kent City, Rockford, Cedar Springs, East Grand Rapids, Walker, Wyoming and parts of Casnovia and Sand Lake [see map in Manual p.151] in Kent County
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
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Government Operations
Postions Held: Majority Leader
City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 28
District Description: Townships of Ada, Algoma, Alpine, Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cannon, Courtland, Gaines, Grand Rapids, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Solon, Spencer and Tyrone; cities of Caledonia, Kent City, Rockford, Cedar Springs, East Grand Rapids, Walker, Wyoming and parts of Casnovia and Sand Lake [see map in Manual p.151] in Kent County
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 Legislative Council; Chair of the Committee on Government Operations; chair of the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Government Operations , Joint Committee on the Legislative Council, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Reapportionment, Technology and Energy
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City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 31
District Description: Townships of Tyrone, Solon, Nelson, Spencer, Algoma, Courtland, Oakfield, Cannon, Grattan, Grand Rapids, Ada, Vergennes, Lowell, Cascade, Byron, Gaines, Caledonia and Bowne; cities of Cedar Springs, Rockford. East Grand Rapids, Lowell, Grandville, Kentwood and Wyoming
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: Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Technology and Energy
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Government Operations , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Reapportionment, Technology and Energy
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City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 31
District Description: Townships of Tyrone, Solon, Nelson, Spencer, Algoma, Courtland, Oakfield, Cannon, Grattan, Grand Rapids, Ada, Vergennes, Lowell, Cascade, Byron, Gaines, Caledonia and Bowne; cities of Cedar Springs, Rockford. East Grand Rapids, Lowell, Grandville, Kentwood and Wyoming
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 Committees on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs; and Technology and Energy.
Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 74
District Description: Tallmadge Township and cities of Grandville and Walker in Ottawa County and townships of Alpine, Grattan, Courtland, Oakfield, Sparta, Spencer, Nelson, Solon and Tyrone, city of Cedar Springs in Kent 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. He served as the House Republican Leader. He also served on the Legislative Council and the House Fiscal Agency Governing Board.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Great Lakes, Health Policy , House Oversight and Ethics
Postions Held: Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 74
District Description: Townships of Tyrone, Solon, Nelson, Spencer, Courtland, Oakfield, Grattan, Sparta and Alpine; city of Cedar Springs, in Kent County; township of Tallmadge and cities of Grandville and Walker 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
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Health Policy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment
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City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 74
District Description: Twps of Alpine, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer and Tyrone; cities of Cedar Springs, Grandville and Walker in Kent County and Tallmadge twp in Ottawa 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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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Recreation and Environment, Education , Insurance , Social Services & Youth
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City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair: Social Services & Youth.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Recreation and Environment, Forestry & Minerals, House Oversight , Insurance
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City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: Cities of Grandville, Walker and Wyoming in Kent County.
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Forestry & Minerals
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation and Environment , Economic Development & Energy , House Oversight , Insurance
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City of Residence: Grandville
County of Residence Kent
District: 94
District Description: Cities of Grandville, Walker and Wyoming in Kent County.
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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