Julie Calley

American politician
Julie Calley
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 87th district
In office
January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byMike Callton
Succeeded byWill Snyder
Second Lady of Michigan
In office
January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2019
GovernorRick Snyder
Preceded byPam Faris
Succeeded byEllen Gilchrist
Personal details
Born
Julie Powell
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBrian Calley
Children3
Parents
  • Ronald H. Powell (father)
  • Margie Powell (mother)
RelativesStanley M. Powell (grandfather)
ResidencePortland, Michigan
Alma materNorthwood University
WebsiteState Rep. Julie Calley

Julie Calley (née Powell) is an American politician and former Second Lady from Michigan. Calley was the Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 87 from 2017 to 2023.

Early life

Calley's father was Ronald H. Powell (1928-2012), a farmer. Calley's mother was Margie Powell.[1][2] Calley's grandfather was Stanley M. Powell, a politician and farmer in Michigan. Calley's great-grandfather was Herbert Powell, a politician in Michigan.[2] Calley grew up on a dairy farm in Michigan.[3] At 16, Calley was diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).[4] Calley graduated from Ionia High School.[5][3]

Education

Calley earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan.[6]

Career

Calley worked in the real estate management industry. In 1998, Calley was an office manager of The Eyde Company until 2008. Calley was a member and chair person of the Ionia County Board of Commissioners.[2] In 2015, Calley served as the chair person of Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC).[7]

On November 8, 2016, Calley won the election and became a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 87. Calley defeated Eric Anderson and Joseph P. Gillotte with 67.08% of the votes.[8] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Calley won the election and continued serving District 87. Calley defeated Shawn Marie Winters with 67.56% of the votes.[9] [6][5] Calley is the chair person of Elections and Ethics Committee.[6]

She did not run for re-election in the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election.[10]

Personal life

Calley's husband is Brian Calley, a banker and former Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, who served in the House from the 87th District from 2007 through 2010. In 1997, Calley moved to Portland, Michigan. They have three children, son Collin and two daughters, Kara, who survived two open heart surgeries and Reagan,[3][2][6] who is on the autism spectrum.[11]

Electoral history

2016 87th District Election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
 RepublicanJulie Calley30,95767.1%+1%
 DemocraticEric Anderson12,95528.1%−5.2%
 LibertarianJay Gillotte2,2384.9%+4.9%
Majority18,00239%+5.6
 Republican hold

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ronald H. Powell". lakefuneralhomes.com. 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d Gray, Kathleen (Dec 31, 2016). "No carpool to Lansing for Brian and Julie Calley". The Detroit Free Press.
  3. ^ a b c Lathers, Robert (November 2, 2018). "Election Tuesday: Representative Julie Calley (R-Portland) faces challenges Shawn-Marie Winters (D-Hastings) for 87th District seat". theportlandbeacon.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  4. ^ Frost, Mikenzie (September 23, 2019). "Rep. Julie Calley reflects on EEE diagnosis and recovery". wwmt.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Julie Calley, District 87". Michigan House of Representatives. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d "Julie Calley's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  7. ^ "MCSC announces Julie Calley as next Board Chairperson". greeningdetroit.com. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  8. ^ "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  9. ^ "2018 Michigan Election Results". November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  10. ^ Calley, Julie (2022-12-29). "LETTER: A farewell from Rep. Julie Calley". Mi House Repubs. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  11. ^ "Lt. Governor Calley advocate for autism coverage". michiganradio.org. April 10, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2019.

External links

  • Julie Calley at ballotpedia.org
  • 2019 Photo contest winners
  • Brian and Julie Calley Navigating autism 2015
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