Alberta Tinsley-Talabi | |
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| Member of theMichigan House of Representatives from the2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Lisa Howze |
| Succeeded by | Bettie Cook Scott |
| Member of theMichigan House of Representatives from the3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Bettie Cook Scott |
| Succeeded by | John Olumba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1954-08-14)August 14, 1954 (age 71) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bamidele |
| Children | Carla |
| Occupation | Social worker, politician |
Alberta Tinsley-Talabi (born August 14, 1954) served three terms in theMichigan House of Representatives representingDistrict 2,[1] which includes the cities of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park and a portion of Detroit.[2] She was a member of the Detroit City Council from 1993 to 2009 and served as a Wayne County Commissioner from 1987 to 1990.
Tinsley-Talabi was first elected to the State House in2010 to the 3rd District[3] and re-elected in2012 to the2nd District[4] followingredistricting.
She has received over 100 National and Local awards received for leadership in the area of Substance Abuse Prevention and Community Service including: United States Office of Drug Czar Presidential Award, National Council on Alcoholism Detroit and Vicinity 2 time award recipient, Scenic America National Award for Beautification State of Michigan House Resolution, and Partnership For a Drug Free Detroit Leadership Award 2 time recipient.[5]
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