Joe Conroy

Joe Conroy (born July 24, 1934) is a Democratic former member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature, representing parts of Genesee County for two decades.^[1][2]

Joe Conroy
Member of the Michigan Senate
In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1998
Preceded by	Gary G. Corbin
Succeeded by	Dianne Byrum
Constituency	25th district (1983–1994) 29th district (1995–1998)
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 79th district
In office January 1, 1977 – December 31, 1982
Preceded by	F. Robert Edwards
Succeeded by	John D. Cherry
Personal details
Born	(1934-07-24) July 24, 1934 (age 91) Battle Creek, Michigan
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary Ann

Prior to his election to the House, Conroy was active in real estate and building in the Flint area. He was also a member of the city's charter review commission and the county board of commissioners. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1976 and served three terms. He sought and won election to the Michigan Senate in 1982 and served there for four terms. While in the Senate, he served on the Appropriations Committee.^[3]

Conroy was governmental operations director under former Mayor Don Williamson of Flint for four and a half years, resigning in 2008.^[4]