Legislator Details
Image Description:
Dominic J. Jacobetti portrait from Manual 1959 p.lvii
Dominic J. Jacobetti portrait from Manual 1959 p.lvii
Dominic J. Jacobetti
AKA:
Number of sessions served 21
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/20/1920
City: Negaunee, MI
County: Marquette County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/28/1994
City: Negaunee, MI
County: Marquette County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: Entombed in mausoleum
Burial
Date:
City: Negaunee, MI
County: Marquette County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Northland Chapel Gardens
Marital Information:
married Marie D. Burnette 2/7/1942; children: 3, Judith K., Cilin K. & Dominic Jr.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: salesman, miner
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
St Paul's High School, 1938;
attended summer institute at the University of Wisconsin and winter institute at Lake Gogebic.
Honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, Northern Michigan University
Biographical Sketch:
Of Italian ancestry; son of Nick and Josephine Jacobetti. His first job was as a miner. Representative, United Steelworkers of America; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1960, 1964;. Member of Lions Club, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Negaunee Rod and Gun Club, Youngs Democratic Club and Druids.
Notable Facts:
Known as D. J. Jacobetti; "Pooga" and "King Jake"
Committees: Educational Institutions; Tuberculosis Hospitals; Conservation; House Policy; State Affairs; Appropriations (chair);
Longest serving state Representative with 21 sessions.
Presented Distinguished Service Award by the Michigan Practical Nurses Association, April 6, 1961.
Died in office.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 109
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In:
Date Left Office: 11/28/1994
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Michael A. Prusi elected in special election to fill vacancy created by death of D.J. Jacobetti.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 109
District Description: Counties of Alger and Marquette
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair: Appropriations.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Baraga and Marquette Counties
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 Appropriations
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Baraga and Marquette Counties
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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Baraga and Marquette Counties
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: Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Baraga and Marquette Counties
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: Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Alger County Less: Townships of Limestone and Mathias; Marquette County Less: Townships of Ewing, Turin and Wells; Baraga County (Balance not in District 110); Hematite Township in Iron County; Houghton County (Balance not in District 110)
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Alger County Less: Townships of Limestone and Mathias; Marquette County Less: Townships of Ewing, Turin and Wells; Baraga County (Balance not in District 110); Hematite Township in Iron County; Houghton County (Balance not in District 110)
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Alger County Less: Townships of Limestone and Mathias; Marquette County Less: Townships of Ewing, Turin and Wells; Baraga County (Balance not in District 110); Hematite Township in Iron County; Houghton County (Balance not in District 110)
Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Alger County Less: Townships of Limestone and Mathias; Marquette County Less: Townships of Ewing, Turin and Wells; Baraga County (Balance not in District 110); Hematite Township in Iron County; Houghton County (Balance not in District 110)
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair: Appropriations.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Counties of Alger, Baraga, Delta (part), Marquette (part) and Schoolcraft (part).
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Democratic Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: House Policy , State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Counties of Alger and Baraga; townships of Baldwin, Cornell and Maple Ridge in Delta County; townships of Champion, Chocolay, Ewing, Forsyth, Ishpeming, Marquette, Michigamme, Negaunee, Powell, Richmond, Sands, Skandia, Turin, Wells and West Branch; cities Ishpeming, Marquette and Negaunee in Marquette County; Seney township in Schoolcraft County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: House Policy
Postions Held: Associate Speaker Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 108
District Description: Counties of Alger and Baraga; townships of Baldwin, Cornell and Maple Ridge in Delta County; townships of Champion, Chocolay, Ewing, Forsyth, Ishpeming, Marquette, Michigamme, Negaunee, Powell, Richmond, Sands, Skandia, Turin, Wells and West Branch; cities Ishpeming, Marquette and Negaunee in Marquette County; Seney township in Schoolcraft County
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Education , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette
District Description: Marquette County
Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the House in 1954 and to each succeeding session
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Education , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette
District Description: Marquette County
Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the House in 1954 and to each successive session
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Education , Educational Institutions, Village Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette
District Description: Marquette County
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Conservation, Fish and Fisheries , Tuberculosis Hospitals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette
District Description: Marquette County
Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Educational Institutions, Fish and Fisheries , Tuberculosis Hospitals
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette
District Description: Marquette County
Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: