Jase Bolger
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| 71st Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
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In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 |
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| Governor | Rick Snyder |
| Preceded by | Andy Dillon |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Cotter |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 63rd district |
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In office January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Lorence Wenke |
| Succeeded by | David Maturen |
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February 2, 1971 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Molly Bolger (1993-present); 2 children |
| Residence | Marshall, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University BBA |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
James "Jase" Bolger (born February 2, 1971) served as the 71st Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from January 12, 2011 to the end of 2014 session. Bolger is a member of the Republican Party, and represented Michigan's 63rd house district from 2009 to 2014. After being term limited out, he founded a consulting firm, Tusker Strategies.
James "Jase" Bolger was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of James and Eileen Bolger. Due to his father's job as a Michigan State Police trooper, the family moved around the state often, before settling in Charlotte, Michigan when Jase entered first grade. He graduated Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and Political Science.
Prior to entering politics, Bolger founded (and continues to help operate) a small business that updates phone records for Fortune 100 companies. An Eagle Scout, he has also been associated with AYSO Soccer, the Rotary Club, United Way, the KAAAP mentor program, Oaklawn Hospital, the Knights of Columbus and several Chambers of Commerce. He is married and has two children. Bolger and his family are Roman Catholic.
Bolger was first elected to public office in 2004 as a Calhoun County Commissioner, he was later reelected for the same post in 2006. One of his stated priorities as a Commissioner was to minimize the county's spending which he believed was necessary to secure the county's future. During his time as county commissioner Bolger worked with the Democratic majority to achieve consolidation for three 911 Calhoun County dispatchers. The consolidation of the Battle Creek, Albion and Marshall centers into a single center, located in Marshall, resulted in improved service and a net saving of $1.5 million for local taxpayers.
Bolger was first elected as a State Representative in November 2008, when he defeated Democratic nominee Phyllis Smith by a 13-point margin. He was subsequently reelected in 2010 and 2012 and served as Speaker until 2014. In 2012, Democrats campaigned heavily trying to defeat Bolger, spending nearly $1 million on mail, television and radio attack ads; however, Bolger won re-election to his third and final term.
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