Alberta Tinsley-Talabi
| Alberta Tinsley-Talabi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bettie Cook Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1954 Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Bamidele |
| Profession | Social worker |
| Religion | Christian |
Alberta Tinsley-Talabi is a Democrat member of the Michigan House of Representatives. She was a member of the Detroit City Council from 1993 to 2009. She has also served as a Wayne County Commissioner. She is currently being investigated for accepting money while on the Detroit City Council, but has not been charged.
Tinsley-Talabi was first elected to the State House in 2010 to the 3rd District[1] and re-elected in 2012 to the 2nd District[2] following redistricting.
References
- ↑ "3rd District State Representative 2 Year Term (1) Position Files In Wayne County". Michigan Department of State. March 2, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Michigan election results: Detroit (Wayne County) - State House races". MLive. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
Sources
- Vote Smart entry on Tinsley-Talabi
- Macomb Daily, Jan. 21, 2013.
- Deadline Deatroit report on allegations against Tinsley-Tilabi
- Robert Snell, "Deals in state Rep. Tinsley-Talabi's past raise questions" in Detroit News Jan. 12, 2013