James DeSana Sr.

James DeSana Sr.
DeSana in 1987
Mayor of Wyandotte, Michigan
In office
1961–1968
In office
1987–1997
In office
2006–2009
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 11th district
In office
1976–1983
Preceded byJohn E. McCauley
Succeeded byNorm Shinkle
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 7th district
In office
1983–1986
Preceded byJack Faxon
Succeeded byChristopher D. Dingell
Personal details
Born (1930-10-06) October 6, 1930
Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Democratic
Children5; including James Jr.
Alma materUniversity of Detroit Mercy
Walsh College

James DeSana Sr. (born October 6, 1930), also known as James R. DeSana, is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, he served as mayor of Wyandotte, Michigan from 1961 to 1968, from 1987 to 1997 and from 2006 to 2009 and in the Michigan Senate from 1976 to 1986.