Alberta Tinsley-Talabi | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Lisa Howze |
Succeeded by | Bettie Cook Scott |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Bettie Cook Scott |
Succeeded by | John Olumba |
Personal details | |
Born | Detroit, Michigan | August 14, 1954
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Bamidele |
Children | Carla |
Occupation | Social worker, politician |
Alberta Tinsley-Talabi (born August 14, 1954) served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 2,[1] which includes the cities of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park and a portion of Detroit.[2] 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[3] and re-elected in 2012 to the 2nd District[4] 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.[5]