Deb Shaughnessy
Deb Shaughnessy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 71st district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Jones |
| Succeeded by | Theresa Abed |
| Mayor of Charlotte | |
| In office 2005–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1960 Lansing, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Steve |
| Alma mater | Lansing Community College |
Deb Shaughnessy (born December 19, 1960) is a former Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives and mayor of Charlotte.[1][2]
An alumna of Lansing Community College, Shaughnessy worked for the Michigan Department of Treasury and several legislators, including House Speaker Paul Hillegonds and Senate Majority Leader Dick Posthumus. She was elected to the Charlotte city council in 2001, and served as mayor from 2005 through 2009. She had also been a newspaper writer.[3]
After defeating her for election in 2010, Shaughnessy lost her bid for re-election to Theresa Abed in 2012.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Deb Shaughnessy
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Shaughnessy, Deb
- ^ House Resolution 360 (2012): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Deb Lynn Shaughnessy
- ^ Wittrock, Angela (7 November 2012). "State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte, loses seat to challenger Theresa Abed". MLive Lansing.
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