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'''Mark Ouimet''' is the Representative in the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] from the 52nd district covering [[Washtenaw County, Michigan]].<ref name="GOHouse52">{{cite news | url=http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=052 | title=Mark Ouimet: District 52, Scio Township|publisher=gophouse.com | date=2012 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2012-07-24}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]. |
'''Mark Ouimet''' is the Representative in the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] from the 52nd district covering [[Washtenaw County, Michigan]].<ref name="GOHouse52">{{cite news | url=http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=052 | title=Mark Ouimet: District 52, Scio Township|publisher=gophouse.com | date=2012 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2012-07-24}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]. |
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==Personal |
==Personal life and education== |
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Ouimet was born and raised in [[Washtenaw County, Michigan]]. He received a degree from the [[Northwood Institute]] (since renamed [[Northwood University]]), and received a bachelor's and master's degree from the LaSalle University in Louisiana |
Ouimet was born and raised in [[Washtenaw County, Michigan]]. He received a degree from the [[Higher education accreditation|unaccredited]] [[Northwood Institute]] (since renamed [[Northwood University]] and became accredited), and received a bachelor's and master's degree from the unaccredited [[James Kirk diploma mills|LaSalle University in Louisiana]], a [[diploma mill]] closed by the [[FBI]] in July 1996.<ref name="Education">{{cite news | url=http://www.annarbor.com/news/questions-surround-republican-state-house-candidate-mark-ouimets-academic-credentials/ | title=Questions surround Republican state House candidate Mark Ouimet's academic credentials |publisher=[[AnnArbor.com]] | date=October 28, 2010 | first=Ryan | last=Stanton | accessdate = 2012-07-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mirsnews.com/pdfs/pdfs/Press_Releases/1287596579_WCDP2.pdf | title=Ouimet Ethical Problems Bigger, More Numerous Than Per Diems |publisher=Washtenaw County Democratic Party | date= 2010 | first= | last= | accessdate = 2012-07-24}}</ref> He later served as Chancellor and COO of Northwood University from 1991-2002. |
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He is married to Donna, and together they have two children named Mark and Courtney.<ref name=Mark>{{cite web|title=Commissioner Mark Ouimet's Biography|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/89557|publisher=Vote Smart|accessdate=16 September 2012}}</ref> |
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==Politics== |
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Ouimet served as a member of the [[Ann Arbor, Michigan|Ann Arbor]] city council from 1988-1992, and served on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. |
Ouimet served as a member of the [[Ann Arbor, Michigan|Ann Arbor]] city council from 1988-1992, and served on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. |
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In 2011, he endorsed [[Mitt Romney]] for the [[United States presidential election, 2012|2012 United States presidential election]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.annarbor.com/news/republican-mark-ouimet-leading-in-race-for-michigans-52nd-district-house-seat/ | title=Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Speaker of The House Jase Bolger and Additional Members of The Michigan Legislature |publisher=[[Mitt Romney presidential campaign, 2012|Mitt Romney Campaign]] | date=September 19, 2011| first= | last= | accessdate = 2012-07-24}}</ref> |
In 2011, he endorsed [[Mitt Romney]] for the [[United States presidential election, 2012|2012 United States presidential election]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.annarbor.com/news/republican-mark-ouimet-leading-in-race-for-michigans-52nd-district-house-seat/ | title=Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Speaker of The House Jase Bolger and Additional Members of The Michigan Legislature |publisher=[[Mitt Romney presidential campaign, 2012|Mitt Romney Campaign]] | date=September 19, 2011| first= | last= | accessdate = 2012-07-24}}</ref> |
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Mark Ouimet has had the following political experience: |
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Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2010-present |
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Member, Ann Arbor City Council, 1988-1992 |
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Member, Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners |
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===Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees=== |
===Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees=== |
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*Liaison, Road Commission |
*Liaison, Road Commission |
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*Member, Workforce Development Board |
*Member, Workforce Development Board |
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*Member/Vice-Chair of the Board, Washtenaw Economic Development Council<ref name=Mark |
*Member/Vice-Chair of the Board, Washtenaw Economic Development Council<ref name=Mark/> |
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==Notes== |
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Revision as of 18:59, 1 October 2012
- For the hockey player, see Mark Ouimet.
Mark Ouimet is the Representative in the Michigan House of Representatives from the 52nd district covering Washtenaw County, Michigan.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.
Personal life and education
Ouimet was born and raised in Washtenaw County, Michigan. He received a degree from the unaccredited Northwood Institute (since renamed Northwood University and became accredited), and received a bachelor's and master's degree from the unaccredited LaSalle University in Louisiana, a diploma mill closed by the FBI in July 1996.[2][3] He later served as Chancellor and COO of Northwood University from 1991-2002.
He is married to Donna, and together they have two children named Mark and Courtney.[4]
Political career
Ouimet served as a member of the Ann Arbor city council from 1988-1992, and served on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners.
In 2010, he won election in the 52nd district against Christine Green; Ouimet had 21,462 votes (51.6 percent) to Green's 20,027 (48.1 percent).[5] For 2012 relection, he is facing Saline Mayor Gretchen Driskell, a Democrat.[6]
In 2011, he endorsed Mitt Romney for the 2012 United States presidential election.[7]
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Mark Ouimet has been a member in the following committees:
- Member, Accommodations Ordinance Commission
- Member, Emergency Medical Services Commission
- Member, Money Purchase Pension Plan
- Member, Retirement Commission
- Liaison, Road Commission
- Member, Workforce Development Board
- Member/Vice-Chair of the Board, Washtenaw Economic Development Council[4]
Notes
- ^ "Mark Ouimet: District 52, Scio Township". gophouse.com. 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
- ^ Stanton, Ryan (October 28, 2010). "Questions surround Republican state House candidate Mark Ouimet's academic credentials". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
- ^ "Ouimet Ethical Problems Bigger, More Numerous Than Per Diems" (PDF). Washtenaw County Democratic Party. 2010. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
- ^ a b "Commissioner Mark Ouimet's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ^ Stanton, Ryan (Nov. 3, 2010). "Republican Mark Ouimet wins in race for Michigan's 52nd District House seat". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Stanton, Ryan (May 11, 2012). "Saline Mayor Gretchen Driskell files to make campaign for Michigan House official". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
- ^ "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Speaker of The House Jase Bolger and Additional Members of The Michigan Legislature". Mitt Romney Campaign. September 19, 2011. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
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