Donald W. Koivisto (born August 18, 1949) is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.[1]
Don Koivisto | |
|---|---|
| Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture | |
| In office September 5, 2007 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Governor | Jennifer Granholm |
| Preceded by | Mitch Irwin |
| Succeeded by | Keith Creagh |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office November 13, 1990 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Mack |
| Succeeded by | Michael Prusi |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 110th district | |
| In office January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Russell Hellman |
| Succeeded by | Richard A. Sofio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1949 Ironwood, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University |
Political career
editKoivisto was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1980. During his time there, he chaired the Agriculture Committee and helped write the state's right-to-farm act.[2][3] In 1990, Koivisto was elected a Michigan State Senator from the 38th district, succeeding Joe Mack, who had represented much of the Upper Peninsula since 1960. Koivisto served as state senator until 2003 when he was term-limited. In August 2007, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture appointed Koivisto as Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ 1985-1986 Michigan Manual: State Representative Donald W. Koivisto
- ^ Freedman, Eric. "Ag Industry Holds Promise Despite Shaky Economy". Dome Magazine.
- ^ Michigan Legislature: Public Act 93 of 1981
- ^ Koivisto, Donald W.: The Political Graveyard
- ^ "Agriculture Commission Names Donald Koivisto As New State Agriculture Director" Archived December 21, 2007, at the Wayback Machine MDA Press Release, August 13, 2007