Entered Office 1975, after winning an open seat created when Democratic leaders ousted predecessor Rex Sande
Previous Life Owner of a spring factory
Patrons None—he’s always the patron
Key Roles As chair of the Committee on Committees, Rules and Ethics, redraws ward maps to protect incumbents, distributes prized committee assignments, kills overly ambitious reform legislation
Prospects Will coast through another term or two before anointing a successor
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