Judicial Appointment, Legislative Director Announced

Feb 14, 2025

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two notably appointments.

30th Circuit Court: 

    • Governor Whitmer’s outgoing director of legislative affairs, Patti Tremblay, has been appointed to the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County.
    • During her time in the executive office, she’s also served as deputy legal counsel and deputy director of legislative affairs.
    • Tremblay served for nearly two decades in the Michigan House of Representatives in many roles, including chief legal counsel.
    • She also previously worked as a lobbyist at MLC.
    • Her appointment to the bench fills a partial term following the resignation of Judge Joyce Draganchuk. Her term commences on March 3, 2025, and expires on January 1, 2027.

Legislative Affairs Director:

    • Kara Cook has been named as director, filling the vacancy following Patti Tremblay’s appointment.
    • Cook most recently served as the State of Michigan’s Chief Climate and Energy Strategist.
    • She’s previously served as chief of staff at the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and a senior advisor on energy, natural resources, and environmental protection in the Whitmer administration.

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