Art Miller, Jr.
Art Miller, Jr. | |
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Member of the Michigan Senate from the 10th district 27th District (1975–1994) | |
In office April 19, 1977 – December 31, 2002 | |
Preceded by | John Bowman |
Succeeded by | Michael Switalski |
Personal details | |
Born |
Detroit, Michigan | July 11, 1946
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Marsha |
Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University |
Art Miller, Jr. (born July 11, 1946) was a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate from 1975 through 2002 representing a portion of Macomb County. From April 1985 through 1996, he was the Democratic leader in the chamber.[1]
Miller graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in speech and political science. He served three terms on the Warren city council beginning in 1971. In 1977, Miller successfully won election to the Senate in a special election. He won election to a full term in 1978, and served seven more terms. He left the Senate in 2002 due to Michigan's term limits.[2]
Miller's father was the first mayor of Warren, and his son, Derek E. Miller, is the Macomb County treasurer and served in the Michigan House of Representatives.[3]
References
- ↑ 2001-2002 Michigan Manual: State Senator Art Miller, Jr.
- ↑ Senate Resolution 301 (2002): A resolution for the Honorable Arthur Miller
- ↑ Public Sector Consultants: Senate Minority Leader Art Miller, Jr.: A Profile