Fran Amos (born January 12, 1939) is an American politician and businesswoman who served as a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, representing the 43rd District from 2003 to 2009.[1]
Fran Amos | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan State House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office 2003–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence E. Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Gail Haines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1939 Oakland County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ed |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Oakland University (BS) |
Early life and education
editAmos was born in Oakland County, Michigan. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Oakland University in 1980.[2]
Career
editPrior to her service in the House of Representatives, she was an Oakland County, Michigan Commissioner for four terms. During her service for Oakland County, she was widely credited with the privatization of mental health services. Amos retired as an executive from Bell System.[3]
During her tenure, Amos was one of four Republican women serving in the Michigan Legislature and the only female Republican serving on the House Appropriations Committee. Amos represented the 43rd District from 2003 to 2009.[4]
Candidacy for Michigan Senate
editIn 2010, Amos unsuccessfully ran for the Michigan Senate in District 26,[5] which covers the townships of Waterford, Springfield, Groveland and Brandon in Oakland County. In Genesee County it covers the townships of Grand Blanc, Atlas, Davison, Forest, Mt Morris, Thetford, Richfield and Vienna as well as the cities of Burton, Clio, Davison and Mt Morris and the villages of Goodrich and Otisville.
Personal life
editAmos and her husband, Ed, have two children.
Electoral history
edit| 2002 Candidate | Party | Popular votes | Vote percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Amos | Republican | 14,788 | 52.91% |
| Betty Fortino | Democrat | 13,157 | 47.08% |
| 2004 Candidate | Party | Popular votes | Vote percentage |
| Fran Amos | Republican | 23,665 | 56.53% |
| Scott Hudson | Democrat | 18,193 | 43.46% |
| 2006 Candidate | Party | Popular votes | Vote percentage |
| Fran Amos | Republican | 19,292 | 59.00% |
| Kellie Riddell | Democrat | 13,406 | 40.99% |
References
edit- ^ "Lawmaker wants to cap salaries of public school superintendents". Crains Detroit. Crains Detroit. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ Fran Amos' Biography
- ^ "Frances Amos, SBA '80". OU Alumni. Oakland University. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "MDHHS - Fran Amos, Waterford". www.michigan.gov. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
- ^ "Fran Amos, Waterford". Michigan Gov. Michigan Gov. Retrieved 4 October 2018.