Jim Ellison (born January 7, 1952)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2017-2022.[2][3] He is a member of the Democratic Party. He now serves as Oakland County's Chief of Older Adult Services, a position introduced in 2023.[3]
Jim Ellison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Townsend |
| Succeeded by | Dylan Wegela |
| Mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan | |
| In office 2003 – December 31, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | William Urich |
| Succeeded by | Michael Fournier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1952 Royal Oak, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jodie |
| Children | 8 |
| Residence | Royal Oak, Michigan |
Early career
editEllison started his career as a construction cost estimator with Ronnisch Construction Group and Barton Malow Company, with the latter being where he spent most of his career.[1][4][5] He also worked in business development at Royal Oak Storage.[1]
Ellison held a number of elected offices before joining the state legislature.[1][3] He was a commissioner for the City of Royal Oak from 1991-1995. He was also the longest-serving mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan, holding office from 2003-2016, when he left to join the Michigan House of Representatives.[1][3][5]
State legislature
editEllison vacated his position as mayor of Royal Oak in 2016 to take his seat in the state legislature, which he held through 2022.[3][6]
Michigan House of Representatives
editCommittee assignments
edit- Families, Children, and Seniors
- Health Policy
- Tax Policy
- Local Government[2]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Ellison | 26,785 | 59.37 | N/A | |
| Republican | Randy LeVasseur | 18,333 | 40.63 | N/A | |
| Majority | N/A | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Ellison | 27,962 | 68.51 | N/A | |
| Republican | Al Gui | 12,853 | 31.49 | N/A | |
| Majority | N/A | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Ellison | 33,208 | 63.66 | N/A | |
| Republican | Chris Meister | 18,955 | 36.34 | N/A | |
| Majority | N/A | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
Personal life
editHe resides in Royal Oak with his wife, Jodie, the manager of the Royal Oak Animal Shelter.[1][4][5] He has eight children - Emilie, Brian, Bradley, Sarah, Jonathan, Jacob, Madeline, and Isaac - and 16 grandchildren.[1][4][5] Ellison was the founding chairman of the Woodward Dream Cruise, and uses his free time to work on a classic 1955 Ford Centerline.[4][5] He also enjoys spending time with his dogs, cats, rabbits, pig and Canadian goose.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "2021-2022 Michigan Manual" (PDF). Legislature.MI.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "News From Rep. Ellison". 19 December 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "Former Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison named Oakland County chief of Older Adult Services". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ a b c d e "Oakland County Executive Names Jim Ellison New Chief of Older Adult Services". Oakland County Times. 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ a b c d e f "Former Royal Oak mayor, state rep to head county's new Older Adult Services". Daily Tribune. 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Royal Oak's longest-serving mayor heads for state House". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ "2016 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/08/2016". mielections.us.
- ^ "2018 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/06/2018". mielections.us.
- ^ "2020 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/03/2020". mielections.us.
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