Michael James Peterson (September 18, 1941 – February 18, 2014) was an American Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 37th district. He served from 1979 until 1990, and then again from 2005 until his death in 2014.[1]
Michael Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – February 18, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Ruiz |
| Succeeded by | Pam Curtis |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Reardon |
| Succeeded by | Stan Frownfelter |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office February 13, 1979 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Mikesic |
| Succeeded by | Richard J. Edlund |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1941 Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 2014 (aged 72) Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Robin Novak |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Kansas City |
| Alma mater | Kansas City School of Law |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Career
editPeterson received his law degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law in 1971.[2] He then practiced law.[3]
Death
editHe died at the age of 72 on February 18, 2014, in a Kansas City-area hospital, following a long illness.[4]
Committee membership
edit- Federal and State Affairs
- Local Government
- Elections
Major donors
editThe top 5 donors to Peterson's 2008 campaign:[5]
- 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $700
- 2. Kansas Trial Lawyers Assoc $500
- 3. Ruffin, Phil $500
- 4. Sunflower Electric Power Corp $500
- 5. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $500
References
edit- ^ Michael J. Peterson at kanfocus.com
- ^ Alumni Association-The University of Kansas-Rep. Michael Peterson (D-KS-32nd District)
- ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Michael Peterson Biography
- ^ State Rep. Mike Peterson of Kansas City dies after long illness; services not set Archived 2014-02-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions