The Honorable Paul E. Opsommer | |
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Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 93rd district | |
In office January 1, 2007 –December 31, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Scott Hummell |
Succeeded by | Tom Leonard |
Mayor of DeWitt | |
In office January 8,2001 –December 31,2006 | |
Succeeded by | James F. Rundborg |
Personal details | |
Born | 1952 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Barbara |
Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Paul Opsommer is a Republican former member of the Michigan House of Representatives,representing an area directly north of Lansing from 2007 through 2012. Prior to his election to the House,Opsommer was the mayor and a member of the DeWitt City Council. [1] [2]
Opsommer was the vice president of Action Management Corporation in Flint and is active with many local governmental agencies and boards. [3] He also served on the Clinton County Conservation Board for 12 years. [4]
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