Michael Peterson (politician)

For those of a similar name, see Michael Peterson (disambiguation).
Michael Peterson
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
In office
January 14, 2013 – February 18, 2014
Preceded byLouis Ruiz
Succeeded byPam Curtis
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byKathleen Reardon
Succeeded byStan Frownfelter
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
February 13, 1979 – January 14, 1991
Preceded byJoseph Mikesic
Succeeded byRichard J. Edlund
Personal details
Born(1941-09-18)September 18, 1941
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2014(2014-02-18) (aged 72)
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRobin Novak
Children5
ResidenceKansas City
Alma materKansas City School of Law
Occupationlawyer

Michael James Peterson (September 18, 1941 – February 18, 2014) was an American Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 37th district. He served from 1979 until 1990, and then again from 2005 until his death in 2014.[1]

Career

Peterson received his law degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law in 1971.[2] He then practiced law.[3]

Death

He died at the age of 72 on February 18, 2014, in a Kansas City-area hospital, following a long illness.[4]

Committee membership

  • Federal and State Affairs
  • Local Government
  • Elections

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Peterson's 2008 campaign:[5]

  • 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $700
  • 2. Kansas Trial Lawyers Assoc $500
  • 3. Ruffin, Phil $500
  • 4. Sunflower Electric Power Corp $500
  • 5. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $500

References

  1. ^ Michael J. Peterson at kanfocus.com
  2. ^ Alumni Association-The University of Kansas-Rep. Michael Peterson (D-KS-32nd District)
  3. ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Michael Peterson Biography
  4. ^ State Rep. Mike Peterson of Kansas City dies after long illness; services not set Archived 2014-02-26 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
Kansas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
February 13, 1979 – January 14, 1991 		Succeeded by
Kansas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 37th district
January 10, 2005 – January 14, 2013 		Succeeded by
Kansas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
January 14, 2013 – February 18, 2014 		Succeeded by