Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
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Date: 6/12/1950
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Marital Information:
married Reta; children: Heather and Jasmine
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: AME
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Occupation: consultant
Race: African American or Negro or Black
Education:
graduated from Mott Community College and BA, from University of Michigan-Flint;
honorary doctorate from Detroit College of Business [later Davenport University]
Biographical Sketch:
He was appointed 2nd Ward Councilman of Flint in 1983, and won 4 consecutive terms until his election as Mayor of Flint in 1991. His 11 years as Mayor were highlighted by the establishment of economic development zones in the city, the expansion of the University of Michigan-Flint, and a series of charitable youth initiatives. Served on the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, 2004-?, and was elected Chair in 2008. He served as president of the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Association of Mayors and chair of the National League of Cities Advisory Council.
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Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Financial Services, Local Government, Regulatory Reform
County of Residence Genesee
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: He lost in a special primary election on March 12, 2013 for a vacancy in the 27th Senate District caused by the resignation of Senator Gleason.
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Services , Local, Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, Redistricting and Elections
County of Residence Genesee
District Description: includes most of the City of Flint [see map in Manual p.284] in Genesee County
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs
Committees Served On: New Economy and Quality of Life, Regulatory Reform , Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources, Urban Policy
County of Residence Genesee
District Description: Part of the city of Flint [see map in Manual p.286] in Genesee County
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life
Bibliography:
Rep's web page 2010; Capitol2011 p.56
