Mike Green, Michigan
| Mike Green | ||
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| Michigan State Senate, District 31 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Tuscola County Commissioner | ||
| 1985 – 1992 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 28, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Risco, Missouri | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Before his election to the legislature, Green owned and operated a successful business, Green's Log Rails and Custom Log Furniture from 2003-2010. He was also a tool and die maker at General Motors. Green retired from GM with 30 years in the skilled trades. During this time, he operated the Green family farm for 17 years.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Green served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Banking & Financial Institution | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Green served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriation | ||||
| • Banking & Financial Institution | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Environmental and Great Lakes | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2010
Green won election to the 31st District of the Michigan State Senate in 2010. He defeated Democrat Jeff Mayes in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Michigan State Senate, District 31 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mike Green (R)
|
51,678 | |||
| Jeff Mayes (D) | 36,629 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Green is available dating back to 1996. Based on available campaign finance records, Green raised a total of $1,060,290 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 31, 2013.[2]
| Mike Green's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State Senate, District 31 |  |
$137,427 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State Senate, District 31 |  |
$558,796 | |
| 2002 | Michigan State Senate, District 31 |  |
$248,566 | |
| 1998 | Michigan State House, District 84 | |
$50,460 | |
| 1996 | Michigan State House, District 84 | |
$65,041 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,060,290 | |||
2012
Green was not up for election to the Michigan State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Green raised a total of $137,427.
| Michigan State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Green's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Michigan Association Of Realtors | $7,250 | |||
| DTE Energy | $6,950 | |||
| CMS Energy | $4,300 | |||
| Michigan Bankers Association | $4,250 | |||
| Citizens Action Fund | $4,030 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $137,427 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Green won election to the Michigan State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Green raised a total of $558,796.
| Michigan State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Green's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Senate Republican Campaign Cmte Of Michigan | $402,052 | |||
| Jansen Legacy Fund | $10,000 | |||
| Richardville Leadership Fund | $10,000 | |||
| Michigan Jobs Fund | $10,000 | |||
| Knights Of The Round Table | $10,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $558,796 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Green lost the election to the Michigan State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Green raised a total of $248,566.
| Michigan State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Green's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Green, Michael L. | $10,380 | |||
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $7,500 | |||
| Bay Area Leadership Fund | $4,700 | |||
| Common Cents North | $4,500 | |||
| Huron County Republican Party | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $248,566 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Green won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1998. During that election cycle, Green raised a total of $50,460.
| Michigan House of Representatives 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Green's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Association Underground Contractors PAC | $2,650 | |||
| Michigan Association Of Insurance Agents | $2,160 | |||
| Muchmore Harrington Smalley & Association | $1,900 | |||
| Realtors PAC Of Michigan | $1,660 | |||
| Michigan Manufactured Housing RV & Campground Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $50,460 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1996
Green won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1996. During that election cycle, Green raised a total of $65,041.
| Michigan House of Representatives 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Green's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Michigan Bank PAC | $2,200 | |||
| Green, Michael L. | $1,703 | |||
| Michigan Manufactured Housing RV & Campground Association PAC | $1,250 | |||
| Detroit Auto Dealers Association | $1,200 | |||
| Realtors PAC Of Michigan | $1,200 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $65,041 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Mike Green News Feed
- Travis Mills: Sen. Mike Green's bill exempting sales tax for military ... - The Saginaw News
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- The Orange Couch Does Mad Men: S6E12, ?The Quality of Mercy? - Raw Story
- Red scare: Blind Chinese dissident claims Chinese communist conquest of US ... - Daily Caller
- State Senate passes Travis Mills-inspired bill exempting sales tax for ... - The Saginaw News - MLive.com
- How they voted: School dissolution, fireworks, Medicaid debated by Michigan ... - MLive.com
- The Search for the Magic Fig Leaf - Daily Caller
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- Federal government has new group in its sights - Daily Caller
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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.[3]
January 2011 - March 2012
Mike Green received a 63% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[3]
Recall efforts
On June 2, 2011, a recall petition targeting Green for his support of taxing pensions was filed with the Tuscola County Clerk's office. Paul Piche, who submitted the language, stated, "What was done is wrong and he has to understand there is a price for how he votes. I think there are enough people out there to get signatures. It may not be that hard.”[4] The petition was rejected by the County Election Commission on June 13 for being too ambiguous.[5] Two days later Piche filed a second petition with revised language.[6] The petition language was approved on July 5, giving Piche 90 days to collect 23,229 signatures in order to initiate a recall election.[7]
The effort did not collect enough signatures to place the recall on the November 2011 ballot.
Personal
Green and his wife, Paula, have five children.
External links
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2002, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Official Election Results from 2010 State Senate races
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Green, Michael L." Retrieved May 31, 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Votes, "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012
- ↑ Arenac County Independent, "Omer man files recall petition against Green," June 3, 2011
- ↑ Huron Daily Tribune, "Election commissions deny language filed to recall Green, Damrow," June 14, 2011
- ↑ MLive, "Omer man files second recall petition against State Sen. Mike Green," June 28, 2011
- ↑ MLive, "Petition language approved in bid to recall State Sen. Mike Green," July 19, 2011
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