James DeSana Sr.
James DeSana Sr. | |
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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 by | John E. McCauley |
| Succeeded by | Norm Shinkle |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office 1983–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Faxon |
| Succeeded by | Christopher D. Dingell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1930 Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican Democratic |
| Children | 5; including James Jr. |
| Alma mater | University 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.