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	Voicemail: (734) 324-4540 Email: jdesana@wyan.org Wyandotte City Hall (2nd floor) 3131 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte, MI 48192
Family Background / Other: Councilman James DeSana was born in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1930 and is a lifelong resident. A graduate of St. Patrick High School in 1949, he continued his education at Walsh Institute of Accounting and Law in Detroit, between January 1951 and November 1954 he served in the U.S. Navy in the Submarine Service. Councilman DeSana is the proud father of 5 children and grandfather of 20.
Political Background: Councilman DeSana has served the citizens of Wyandotte in a variety of elected positions including City Councilman (1957-1961 and 2001-2005), Mayor (1961-1968 and 1987-1997), Wayne County Commissioner (1969-1976), and State Senator (1976-1986). He also served as the Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) from May 1997 to November 2000.
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