Born: August 31, 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia
Marital Status: 27 years
Children: Elizabeth, Carolyn
Education: Bachelor's degree, Michigan State University James Madison College, 1975; Juris doctorate, University of Detroit School of Law, 1979.
Employment/Military Record: Attorney; free lance writer, columnist in The Detroit News and Oakland Press; talk host WXYT, WTVS
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 13th District 2014
Primary Vote:
4,929 of 24,255 (20%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Detroit Regional Chamber, Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement), Small Business Association of Michigan Small BIZ PAC (blanket stamp of approval recommended)
Michigan House 40th District 2010
General Vote:
27,621 of 40,967 (67%)
Primary Vote:
13,596 of 13,596 (100%)
Michigan House 40th District 2008
General Vote:
31,381 of 52,503 (59%)
Primary Vote:
8,360 of 10,569 (79%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 40th District 2006
General Vote:
28,092 of 42,972 (65%)
Primary Vote:
11,295 of 11,295 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Other Offices: Member of Birmingham City Commission 1997-2001, mayor 2001; Oakland County commissioner, 2001-2006.
Community Activities: Birmingham Optimist, Birmingham Rotary. Birmingham YMCA 1982-2004.
Religion: Catholic