Mark Jansen

From Ballotpedia

Mark Jansen has been a Republican member of the Michigan Senate since 2006 with his term expiring in 2010. Jansen is eligible for re-election in 2010. Jansen also served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002 and also served as the Assistant Majority Whip for the Republicans from 1997 to 1998. Before being elected into the Michigan Legislature, Jansen was the Clerk for Gaines Township from 1992 to 1996.

Jansen graduated with his Bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State. Before becoming a legislator, Jansen was a Computer Systems Analyst, and was a Youth Services Director. Jansen currently works for Habitat for Humanity when the Legislature is not in session.

Committee Assignments

Jansen serves on these committees:

• Appropriations
• Campaign and Election Oversight
• Families and Humans Services Chairman
• Finance

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District 28

Jansen represents Michigan Senate District 28. District 28 includes the outlying Grand Rapids Region^[2].

Personal

Gretchen is married to Gary Shrewsbury. They have two children and reside in East Lansing, Michigan.

External links

• Official Michigan State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
• Voting record from Michigan Votes

References

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