The Honorable Collene Lamonte | |
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Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 91st district | |
In office January 1, 2013 –December 31, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Holly Hughes |
Succeeded by | Holly Hughes |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jeff |
Residence | Montague,Michigan |
Profession | Teacher |
Website | State Rep. Collene Lamonte |
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Prior to her election to the legislature,Lamonte was a high school math and science teacher for the Muskegon Public Schools. [1]
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