Patricia A. Lockwood is an American politician.
Patricia A. Lockwood | |
|---|---|
| Member of Fenton City Council | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy Faricy |
| In office 1987–1988 | |
| Michigan Racing Commissioner (acting) | |
| In office – October 17, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Christine C. White |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Member of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office 2007–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Shaltz |
| Succeeded by | Joe Graves |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Candace A. Curtis |
| Succeeded by | Dave Robertson |
| Mayor of Fenton | |
| In office 1989–1998 | |
| Succeeded by | Sue Osborn |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ronald |
Background edit
Lockwood went to the University of Detroit Mercy.[1]
Political career edit
In the 1970s, Lockwood move to Fenton just before Fenton leveled the downtown buildings.[2][3] From 1987 to 1988, Lockwood was on Fenton City Council.[4] Lockwood served as Fenton, Michigan's Mayor from 1989 to 1998. From 1998 to 2002, Lockwood served the Michigan 51st District as Representatives, as a Democrat.[5] She then served as a State Transportation Commission Advisor. On March 18, 2004, she was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to the position of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Policy Director.[6] In 2006, she ran for Genesee County County Commissioner for the 6th District and won. She defeated Joseph Graves in 2008 to retain her seat on the County Board of Commissioners.[7] Granholm appointed her acting Michigan Racing Commissioner until the office was abolished on October 17, 2010.[8] Lockwood decided not to run for re-election for the County Commissioner, 6th District in 2010.[9] She was elected back to the Fenton City Council on November 8, 2011.[10]
References edit
- ^ Votesmart.org.-Patricia Lockwood
- ^ DeFever, Dana (July 14, 2011). "Former Fenton mayor: 'It's a long time coming,' about downtown's proposed $4-million project". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ Lawrence Kestenbaum. "Index to Politicians: Lockwood -- Lockwood, Patricia A." politicalgraveyard.com. Lawrence Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ DeFever, Dana (October 30, 2011). "Fenton City Council race: Q and A with candidates". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
- ^ 'Michigan Manual 2001-2002, Biographical Sketch of Patricia Lockwood, pg. 242
- ^ "Governor appoints Fenton resident Patricia Lockwood as State Emerald Ash Borer Policy Director". Michigan.gov. State of Michigan. March 18, 2004. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ "Patricia Lockwood of Fenton leading challenger Joseph Graves in Genesee County commission race". Flint Journal. Booth Newspapers. 2009-10-16. Archived from the original on May 15, 2010. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ "Horse racing industry undergoes changes, Sports Creek Raceway attendance declines". Swartz Creek News. Booth Newspapers. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
- ^ Fonger, Ron (May 5, 2010). "Genesee County Commissioner Patricia Lockwood won't seek re-election". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ DeFever, Dana (November 8, 2011). "Pat Lockwood, Les Bland and Cheryl King elected to Fenton City Council". Flint Journal. Retrieved 3 December 2011.