Michael J Bouchard

Sheriff Bouchard runs one of the nations largest Sheriffs Offices, overseeing 1,200 employees and managing an annual budget of over $132 million dollars. Sheriff Bouchard brings the experience of 21 years of law enforcement and 21 years as an elected official to the position. On January 11, 1999, Michigan Senator and Majority Floor Leader Michael Bouchard accepted the appointment as successor to John F. Nichols who passed away suddenly. In November of 2004, Sheriff Bouchard was returned to Office with the largest number of votes for any contested candidate in Oakland County. His current term will expire on January 1, 2013. RECORD OF PUBLIC SERVICE Re-elected Oakland County Sheriff, 2008 Re-elected Oakland County Sheriff, 2004 Elected Oakland County Sheriff, 2000 Appointed Sheriff of Oakland County, January 11, 1999 Elected Majority Floor Leader of the Michigan State Senate, 1998 Re-elected to the State Senate, 1998 Elected Assistant Majority Leader of the Michigan State Senate, 1995 Re-elected to the State Senate, 1994 Elected Assistant President Pro-Tempore of the Michigan State Senate, 1994 Elected to the State Senate, 1991 Elected to the State House of Representatives, 1990 Re-elected President of the Beverly Hills Village Council, 1988 Elected President Pro-Tempore of the Beverly Hills Council, 1987 Elected to the Beverly Hills Village Council, 1986