Kathleen Jansen (born November 7, 1948) is a judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals. [1]
Jansen earned a law degree from the University of Detroit Law School. In addition, she earned a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. [1]
Jansen was appointed to the Michigan Court of Appeals in 1989 by the then-governor James J. Blanchard. [1] [2]
Prior to her appointment, she served on the Macomb County Circuit Court. She also earlier served on the Macomb County Probate Court. When she was elected to that court in 1984 she became the first woman to serve on it. She also previously worked as a private practice attorney. [1]
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Deborah A. Servitto, born February 17, 1956, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, is a Judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals, District II. She received national attention when, as a Macomb County Circuit Court judge, she delivered her ruling in the case of Bailey v. Mathers partially in the form of a rap rhyme.
Candice Sue Miller is an American politician serving as the Public Works Commissioner of Macomb County, Michigan since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Miller previously served as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district from 2003 to 2017, the Michigan Secretary of State from 1995 to 2003, and the Macomb County Treasurer from 1993 to 1995. She also served as the Harrison Township Supervisor. She was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 2015.
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