Alberta Tinsley-Talabi (born August 14, 1954) served three terms in the
Michigan House of Representatives representing
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, which includes the cities of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park and a portion of Detroit. She was a member of the Detroit City Council from 1993 to 2009 and served as a Wayne County Commissioner from 1987 to 1990.
Tinsley-Talabi was first elected to the State House in
2010 to the 3rd District
and re-elected in
2012
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to the
2nd District following
redistricting.
She has received over 100 National and Local awards received for leadership in the area of Substance Abuse Prevention and Community Service including: United States Office of Drug Czar Presidential Award, National Council on Alcoholism Detroit and Vicinity 2 time award recipient, Scenic America National Award for Beautification State of Michigan House Resolution, and Partnership For a Drug Free Detroit Leadership Award 2 time recipient.
References
External links
Official House WebsiteVote Smart entry on Tinsley-Talabi
Living people
County commissioners in Michigan
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Detroit City Council members
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1954 births
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