Paul Clemente (born May 19, 1963) is an American politician who served in the

Michigan House of Representatives The Michigan House of Representatives is the lower house of the Michigan Legislature. There are 110 members, each of whom is elected from constituencies having approximately 77,000 to 91,000 residents, based on population figures from the 2020 ...

from 2011 to 2016. He represented the 14th district which includes Lincoln Park, Riverview, Melvindale and Wyandotte in the Downriver section of Wayne County.

Early life

Clements is a lifelong resident of the district where his parents owned and operated Clemente's Bar, Restaurant and Bowling Alley. It closed in 2010 after 60 years in business. By that time, Clemente was a co-owner and manager.

Career

Prior to being elected, Clemente was an

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at Coopers & Lybrand.

Personal life

Clemente's wife is Cara Clemente, who became a politician. They have three children. Clemente lives in

Lincoln Park, Michigan Lincoln Park is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 38,144 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, down from 40,008 at the 2000 United States Census, 2000 census. With a populati ...

References

1963 births Living people Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives People from Lincoln Park, Michigan American accountants 21st-century members of the Michigan Legislature {{Michigan-MIRepresentative-stub