Joe Conroy (born July 24, 1934) is a Democratic former member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature, representing parts of Genesee County for two decades.[1][2]

Joe Conroy
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 29th district
25th district (1983–94)
In office
January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1998
Preceded byGary G. Corbin
Succeeded byDianne Byrum
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
January 1, 1977 – December 31, 1982
Preceded byF. Robert Edwards
Succeeded byJohn D. Cherry
Personal details
Born (1934-07-24) July 24, 1934 (age 89)
Battle Creek, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary Ann

Prior to his election to the House, Conroy was active in real estate and building in the Flint area. He was also a member of the city's charter review commission and the county board of commissioners. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1976 and served three terms. He sought and won election to the Michigan Senate in 1982 and served there for four terms. While in the Senate, he served on the Appropriations Committee.[3]

Conroy was governmental operations director under former Mayor Don Williamson of Flint for four and a half years, resigning in 2008.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "1997–98 Michigan Manual" (PDF). Legislature.mi.gov. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  2. ^ Lawrence Kestenbaum. "Index to Politicians: Conradena to Coogan". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  3. ^ "Michigan Legislature - Senate Resolution 0249 (1998)". Legislature.mi.gov. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  4. ^ Morrison, Julie (5 March 2008). "Joe Conroy, close adviser to Flint Mayor Don Williamson, resigns". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2016.