Legislator Details
Thomas L. Hickner
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Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/27/1954
City: Fort Eustis VA
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Nancy Auer, 1979; children Andrew and Mark
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: fiscal analyst
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
All Saints High School, Bay City
BA, Michigan State University, 1979
MBA, Western Michigan University, 1982
Biographical Sketch:
Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, Fiscal Analyst. Congressman Bob Traxler, Congressional District Aide, 1973-1974, 1976, 1978. Bay County Executive, 1993-2016.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Forestry and Minerals, Conservation, Recreation and Environment, House Oversight , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 101
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Majority Caucus Secretary.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Conservation, Recreation and Environment, Taxation , Forestry & Minerals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 101
District Description: Cities of Auburn, Bay City, Essexville, Midland (part) and Pinconning; and Townships of Beaver, Frankenlust, Fraser, Garfield, Gibson, Kawkawlin, Monitor, Mount Forest, Pinconning, Portsmouth and Williams in Bay County.
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Economic Development & Energy , Public Health , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 101
District Description: Cities of Auburn, Bay City, Essexville, Midland (part) and Pinconning; and Townships of Beaver, Frankenlust, Fraser, Garfield, Gibson, Kawkawlin, Monitor, Mount Forest, Pinconning, Portsmouth and Williams in Bay County.
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He served as Minority Leader and as a member of the Legislative Retirement Committee. He also served as the Majority Caucus Secretary.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Economic Development & Energy , House Oversight , Social Services & Youth, Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 101
District Description: Cities of Auburn, Bay City, Essexville, Midland (part) and Pinconning; and Townships of Beaver, Frankenlust, Fraser, Garfield, Gibson, Kawkawlin, Monitor, Mount Forest, Pinconning, Portsmouth and Williams in Bay County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committees on Agriculture and Forestry; and Social Services and Youth
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Economic Development & Energy , House Policy , Marine Affairs and Port Development
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: 101
District Description: Cities of Auburn, Bay City, Essexville, Midland (part) and Pinconning; and Townships of Beaver, Frankenlust, Fraser, Garfield, Gibson, Kawkawlin, Monitor, Mount Forest, Pinconning, Portsmouth and Williams in Bay County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Maj. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry