Deb Shaughnessy

Deb Shaughnessy (born December 19, 1960) is a former Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives and mayor of Charlotte.^[1][2]

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Deb Shaughnessy
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 71st district
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012
Preceded by	Rick Jones
Succeeded by	Theresa Abed
Mayor of Charlotte
In office 2005–2009
Personal details
Born	(1960-12-19) December 19, 1960 (age 64) Lansing, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Steve
Alma mater	Lansing Community College
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An alumna of Lansing Community College, Shaughnessy worked for the Michigan Department of Treasury and several legislators, including House Speaker Paul Hillegonds and Senate Majority Leader Dick Posthumus. She was elected to the Charlotte city council in 2001, and served as mayor from 2005 through 2009. She had also been a newspaper writer.^[3]

After defeating her for election in 2010, Shaughnessy lost her bid for re-election to Theresa Abed in 2012.^[4]

1. ^ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Deb Shaughnessy
2. ^ The Political Graveyard: Shaughnessy, Deb
3. ^ House Resolution 360 (2012): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Deb Lynn Shaughnessy
4. ^ Wittrock, Angela (November 7, 2012). "State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte, loses seat to challenger Theresa Abed". MLive Lansing.

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