Legislator Details


Jim Ananich
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Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/20/1975
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Andrea; children: 1, Jacob

Number of Children: 1


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Occupation: teacher, education coordinator
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
graduated from Flint Central High School; BA political economics and secondary education certificate in social studies, Michigan State University; MA in public administration, University of Michigan--Flint

Biographical Sketch:
Served for 4 years on the Flint City Council, including 1 year as its president. Taught at Carmen-Ainsworth and Flint Community Schools; worked as an education coordinator for Priority Children, helping train Flint-area youth to secure internships and jobs.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Government Operations , Legislative Council
Postions Held: Minority Leader

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 27
District Description: Cities of Burton, Clio, Flint, Mount Morris and Swartz Creek; townships Flint, Forest, Genesee, Mountt Morris, Richfield, Thetford and Vienna in Genesee 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: Minority Vice-chair of the Committees on Agriculture; Government Operations
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Government Operations
Postions Held: Democratic Leader

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 27
District Description: cities of Burton, Clio, Flint, Mount Morris and Swartz Creek; townships Flint, Forest, Genesee, Mountt Morris, Richfield, Thetford and Vienna in Genesee County

Date Elected: 11/6/2018
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2019
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Notes: Member of the Legislative Council; and member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Government Operations , Select Committee on Flint Water Public Health Emergency
Postions Held: Democratic Leader

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 27
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Date Elected: 11/8/2016
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Member of the Legislative Council; member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board; Minority Vice Chair of the Committees on Agriculture; and Government Operations
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Government Operations , Joint Committee on the Flint Public Health Emergency
Postions Held: Minority Leader

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 27
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
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Notes: Minority Vice Chair of the Committee on Government Operations; Co-Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on the Flint Public Health Emergency. He is also a member of the Legislative Council.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Economic Development, Health Policy , Transportation
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 49
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Date Elected: 5/7/2013
Date Sworn In: 5/14/2013
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

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Notes: Mid-term election to senate to replace Sen. Gleason
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 49
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Date Elected: 11/6/2012
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2013
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Reason for Leaving Office: Resigned
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Ran for the Senate May 7, 2013 and won the seat vacated by Sen. Gleason.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 49
District Description: includes the cities of Flint and Swartz Creek and Clayton; and Flint and Gaines townships in Genesee County

Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development

Bibliography:

Rep's webpage; Capitol2011 p.32; Manual2014 p.144, includes picture; Manual2015 p.144