Representative Margaret O'Brien Biography

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Margaret E. O'Brien

Representative Margaret E. O'Brien's Biography

Full Name:	Margaret E. O'Brien
Office:	State House (MI) - District 61, Republican
First Elected:	11/02/2010
Last Elected:	11/06/2012
Next Election:	2014

Gender:	Female
Family:	Husband: Nick; 2 Children: Samantha, Tyjon
Birth Date:	11/20/1973
Birth Place:	Kalamazoo, MI
Home City:	Portage, MI
Religion:	Protestant

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BA, International Relations, James Madison College at Michigan State University, 1996

Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2010-present
Member, Portage City Council, 2003-2010

Criminal Justice, Member
Insurance, Member
Oversight, Member
Tax Policy, Vice Chair
Transportation and Infrastructure, Member

Member, Public Policy Committee Michigan Association of Realtors, 2007
Chair, City of Portage Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee, 2006-2007
Chair, City of Portage Water and Sewer Committee, 2005-2007
Member, City of Portage Cable Committee
Member, City of Portage City Manager Review Committee
Chair, City of Portage Walkable Community Committee
Chair, City of Portage Youth Involvement Committee
Vice Chair, Environmental Health Advisory Council
Chair, Greater Kalamazoo Homebuilders Association Membership Committee
Member, Greater Kalamazoo Homebuilders Association Membership Committee
Member, Kalamazoo Child Abuse and Neglect Council
Chair, Kalamazoo County Environmental Health Advisory Committee
Member, Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force
Member, Kalamazoo Infant Safe Sleep Coalition

Real Estate Agent, RE/MAX Advantage, 2003-present
Program Administrator, Catholic Family Services, 1995-2003
Student Supervisor, Michigan State University, 1991-1995

Coach, Girls On The Run, 2004-2006
Chair, Continuing Education For Young Families, Kalamazoo Public Schools, 1999-2006
Coach, American Youth Soccer Association, 2001-2002
Volunteer, Catholic Family Services
Member, Chamber of Commerce
Member, Ducks Unlimited
Member, Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer, Junior Achievement
Member, Kalamazoo County Republican Party
Vice Chair, Kalamazoo County Republican Party
Member, Kalamazoo County Republican Women's Group
Member, Kalamazoo Farm Bureau
Volunteer, Kalamazoo Rod & Gun Club
Member, Michigan Association of Homebuilders
Member, Michigan Associaiton of Realtors
Member, Michigan Farm Bureau
Member, Michigan State Alumni Association
Member, National Association of Homebuilders
Member, National Association of Realtors
Member, Valley Family Church
Volunteer, Valley Family Church

Awards:
2008 Homebuilders Association of Greater Kalamazoo, Associate of the Year.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
As a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo County, I appreciate the uniqueness and attractiveness of our community. I treasure our wonderful spot in this state. I have been an active volunteer in our community and have enjoyed serving the residents of Portage. I would like to continue my community service and serve the larger community.

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