John Proos
| John Proos | ||
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| Michigan State Senate District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 1, 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $71,685/year | |
| Per diem | $10,800 yearly expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Michigan House of Representatives | ||
| 2005 – 2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Marquette University (1992) | |
| Master's | Michigan State University (1994) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 10, 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Before his election to the Legislature, Proos worked for Congressman Fred Upton serving in several different roles, most recently as deputy Chief of Staff and District Director. John has also been Vice President of Heritage Homes Inc. of Michigan.
Proos graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. He earned his Masters degree in Higher Education from Michigan State University. Proos is a 1988 graduate of Lake Michigan Catholic High School.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Proos served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Energy and Technology, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Proos served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriation | ||||
| • Energy and Technology, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Redistricting | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
John Proos endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2010
- See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2010
Proos won election to the 21st District of the Michigan State Senate in 2010. He defeated Democrat Scott Elliott in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Michigan State Senate, District 21 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Proos (R)
|
49,818 | |||
| Scott Elliott (D) | 25,062 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Proos is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Proos raised a total of $628,979 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 30, 2013.[3]
| John Proos's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State Senate, District 21 |  |
$103,144 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State Senate, District 21 |  |
$216,501 | |
| 2008 | Michigan State House, District 79 | |
$91,021 | |
| 2006 | Michigan State House, District 79 | |
$93,819 | |
| 2004 | Michigan State House, District 79 | |
$124,494 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $628,979 | |||
2012
Proos was not up for election to the Michigan State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Proos raised a total of $103,144.
| Michigan State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Proos's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| CMS Energy | $4,400 | |||
| DTE Energy | $4,350 | |||
| Michigan Association Of Health Plans | $4,000 | |||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $3,604 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $103,144 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Proos won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Proos raised a total of $216,501.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Proos's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| John Proos For State Representative | $38,400 | |||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $8,000 | |||
| Michigan Chamber Of Commerce | $4,800 | |||
| Michigan Association Of Realtors | $4,200 | |||
| DTE Energy | $3,900 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $216,501 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Proos won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Proos raised a total of $91,021.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Proos's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Michigan Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000 | |||
| DTE Energy | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Association Of Realtors | $3,400 | |||
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $3,000 | |||
| CMS Energy | $2,800 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $91,021 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Proos won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Proos raised a total of $93,819.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Proos's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| DTE Energy | $4,100 | |||
| CMS Energy | $3,950 | |||
| Michigan Health & Hospital Association | $3,000 | |||
| Michigan State Medical Society | $2,300 | |||
| Telecommunications Association Of Michigan | $2,050 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $93,819 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Proos won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Proos raised a total of $124,494.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Proos's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $3,000 | |||
| Michigan Farm Bureau/AgriPAC | $2,000 | |||
| Michigan Auto Dealers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Huizenga House Fund | $1,500 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $124,494 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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John Proos News Feed
- New Buffalo fireworks trailer puts spotlight on state law - Harborcountry News
- Sen. John Proos makes push for emergency preparation by schools - WNDU-TV
- End of gas chambers? - South Bend Tribune
- State Senate proposes to cap use of retired corrections officers - Lansing State Journal
- Viewpoint: State surplus should be spent on roads, education - MLive.com
- MI Senate panel approves money for veterans courts - WKZO
- Proos Encourages State To 'Buy Michigan' - WSJM
- Proos Asks You To Be Aware Of Aquatic Invasive Species - WSJM
- Sold! - for $9.79 a berry - Herald Palladium (subscription)
- Michigan school safety flaws: Bill would penalize schools that fail to conduct ... - MLive.com
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Scorecards
Tea Party Scorecard
The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[4]
January 2011 - March 2012
John Proos received a 66% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[4]
Personal
Proos and his wife Kristy have three children.
External links
- Campaign site
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Facebook profile
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Congressman Fred Upton, Congressman Tim Walberg and Additional Michigan Leaders," February 8, 2012
- ↑ Official Election Results from 2010 State Senate races
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Proos IV, John M." Retrieved May 30, 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Votes, "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012
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