Alberta Tinsley-Talabi (born August 14, 1954) served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 2,[1] which includes the cities of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park and a portion of Detroit.[2] She was a member of the Detroit City Council from 1993 to 2009 and served as a Wayne County Commissioner from 1987 to 1990.
Alberta Tinsley-Talabi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Lisa Howze |
| Succeeded by | Bettie Cook Scott |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Bettie Cook Scott |
| Succeeded by | John Olumba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1954 Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bamidele |
| Children | Carla |
| Occupation | Social worker, politician |
Tinsley-Talabi was first elected to the State House in 2010 to the 3rd District[3] and re-elected in 2012 to the 2nd District[4] following redistricting.
She has received over 100 National and Local awards received for leadership in the area of Substance Abuse Prevention and Community Service including: United States Office of Drug Czar Presidential Award, National Council on Alcoholism Detroit and Vicinity 2 time award recipient, Scenic America National Award for Beautification State of Michigan House Resolution, and Partnership For a Drug Free Detroit Leadership Award 2 time recipient.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Map Of House District 2". housedems.com.
- ^ "State Representative Alberta Tinsley Talabi". House of Representatives Detail. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "3rd District State Representative 2 Year Term (1) Position Files In Wayne County". Michigan Department of State. March 2, 2011. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ^ "2012 Michigan election results: Detroit (Wayne County) - State House races". MLive. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ^ "Biography For Rep. Tinsley Talabi". housedems.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-30. Retrieved 2015-05-30.
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