L. Jean Willoughby
L. Jean Willoughby | |
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| Member of the Charlie James Harrison Jr. | |
| Succeeded by | Charlie James Harrison Jr. |
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| Born | July 7, 1925 University of Detroit |
L. Jean Willoughby (
Early life and education
L. Jean Kauffman was born on July 7, 1925, in
Career
In 1980, Willoughby, residing in
As state representative, Willoughby continued the support of her Democratic predecessors for state subsidies for the Pontiac Silverdome. The stadium was within the boundaries of her district.[7] In 1981, she argued it was important for the state to continue its funding of the Silverdome as the 1982 Super Bowl was being hosted there, which would bring the state a profit.[8]
In 1982, the state house districts were re-drawn and Willoughby was in the new 65th district. Willoughby attempted re-election against incumbent Republican State Rep. Ruth McNamee of Birmingham in the primary election. Willoughby was ultimately defeated by McNamee.[9]
From 1983 to 1991, Willoughby worked as budget director for Oakland County.[2]
Personal life
Willoughby was Roman Catholic.[1]
Later life and death
Willoughby retired to Horseshoe Bay, Texas. There, she volunteered as a guardian ad litem for Court Appointed Special Advocates. She later moved to Tucson, Arizona.[2] Willboughby died in her home in Oro Valley, Arizona, on April 18, 2015.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "House Photos and Biographies" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. 1981. p. 153. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Legislator Details - L. Jean Willoughby". Library of Michigan. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ a b "Jean Willoughby". Vistoso Funeral Home. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
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