Edward Gaffney
| Edward J. Gaffney | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 1st district |
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In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Andrew Richner |
| Succeeded by | Tim Bledsoe |
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| Born |
December 23, 1943 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Gaffney |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Edward J. Gaffney (born December 23, 1943 in Hartford, Connecticut) was a Republican Michigan State Representative from Grosse Pointe Farms. He served in the state House between 2003 and 2008, and represented the Michigan's 1st state House district.
Gaffney holds a bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University, a master’s of history from Michigan State University, a law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School and a master’s of law degree from Wayne State University
From 1991 to 2002, Gaffney was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Grosse Pointe Woods.
Gaffney was a Director of the Michigan Center for Truck Safety. He has also served as a regional government affairs director for the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and as a legal counsel and research analyst for the Michigan Legislative Services Bureau.
Rep. Gaffney is married to Jane Gaffney and has three children: Ed, Corey and Jack.
From 1997-1999, Gaffney served on the City Council for the City of Grosse Pointe Farms, and was mayor pro-tem from 1997-1999. Gaffney was mayor of Grosse Pointe Farms from 1999-2003. He was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives in 2002, and re-elected in 2004 and 2006. Under the term limits provisions of Michigan's Constitution, Gaffney is barred from seeking re-election in 2008.
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