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Pryor grew up in Troy, graduating from [[Troy High School (Michigan)|Troy High School]] in 1978. In 1982 he received his [[B.S.]] in [[psychology]] from the [[University of Michigan]]. |
Pryor grew up in Troy, graduating from [[Troy High School (Michigan)|Troy High School]] in 1978. In 1982 he received his [[B.S.]] in [[psychology]] from the [[University of Michigan]]. |
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| ⚫ | Upon graduation from college, Pryor began operating a landscape and construction company in Troy and the surrounding area.<ref> {{cite web |title =Election 2006 Gannett Michigan Voter Guide|work =Candidate Detail: Matt Pryor|url=http://www.vgt2004.org/a-mi-gannett/candidate-detail.go?id=3957363|accessdate=2007-08-07}}</ref> Over the years Pryor has donated equipment, materials and his time to many worthwhile school, city and church projects such as building volleyball courts, a practice pitcher's mound, brick walkways, gardens and solving drainage problems. In each case Pryor helped organize volunteers and supervised the task, helping to accomplish these projects, saving thousands of dollars, all while improving the community for all to share and enjoy. In May 2008, Pryor was arrested by the Troy Police after his wife called claiming that he had assaulted her. He was jailed overnight and was ordered not to have any contact with his wife. His trial was scheduled for June.<ref> {{cite web |title =Royal Oak Daily Tribune|work =Former Troy mayor faces domestic assault charge|url=http://www.dailytribune.com/stories/050708/loc_localn04.shtml|accessdate=2008-05-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>An order of acquittal / dismissal was issued by Judge Michael A. Martone in the 52-4 Ditrict Court on Oct.12, 2010. Ultimately, this marriage was dissolved in divorce (2009). Pryor was recently married to Patti Turri (Owner of Starstruck Entertainment) on Aug.13, 2011 Pryor and Patti met through their mutual interest in singing (Matt was in church choir for many years). Pryor and Patti attend Woodside Bible Church in Troy, Michigan. |
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Upon graduation from college, Pryor began operating a landscape and construction company in Troy and the surrounding area.<ref> {{cite web |title =Election 2006 Gannett Michigan Voter Guide|work =Candidate Detail: Matt Pryor|url=http://www.vgt2004.org/a-mi-gannett/candidate-detail.go?id=3957363|accessdate=2007-08-07}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In May 2008, Pryor was arrested by the Troy Police after his wife called claiming that he had assaulted her. He was jailed overnight and was ordered not to have any contact with his wife. His trial |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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In 2006 he won the [[U.S. Republican Party|Republican]] primary for an Oakland [[County Commissioner]] representing a large portion of Troy and [[Clawson, Michigan|Clawson]]. <ref> {{cite web |title =City of Troy|work =Primary Election Results, August 9, 2006|url=http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/election/ElectionDay/Results/PREC4921.htm|accessdate=2007-08-07}}</ref> He lost in a surprise defeat to [[U.S. Democratic Party|Democrat]] [[Tim Burns (Michigan politician)|Tim Burns]] in the November election. This portion of Oakland county traditionally votes Republican.<ref> {{cite web |title=WXYZ-TV Detroit|work =General Election Results, November 7, 2006|url=http://web.wxyz.com/vote2006/electionresults-countycoms.html|accessdate=2007-08-07}}</ref> |
In 2006 he won the [[U.S. Republican Party|Republican]] primary for an Oakland [[County Commissioner]] representing a large portion of Troy and [[Clawson, Michigan|Clawson]]. <ref> {{cite web |title =City of Troy|work =Primary Election Results, August 9, 2006|url=http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/election/ElectionDay/Results/PREC4921.htm|accessdate=2007-08-07}}</ref> He lost in a surprise defeat to [[U.S. Democratic Party|Democrat]] [[Tim Burns (Michigan politician)|Tim Burns]] in the November election. This portion of Oakland county traditionally votes Republican.<ref> {{cite web |title=WXYZ-TV Detroit|work =General Election Results, November 7, 2006|url=http://web.wxyz.com/vote2006/electionresults-countycoms.html|accessdate=2007-08-07}}</ref> |
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===State Representative=== |
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Pryor is running for State Representative, with the Republican Primary on August 7, 2012. |
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Visit Matt Pryor's [http://www.mattpryor.org website] for more campaign information, or to get involved! |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 19:15, 23 March 2012
Matthew "Matt" Pryor (born 1960) was the mayor of the city of Troy in the U.S. state of Michigan from 2001-2004.
Biography
Pryor grew up in Troy, graduating from Troy High School in 1978. In 1982 he received his B.S. in psychology from the University of Michigan.
Upon graduation from college, Pryor began operating a landscape and construction company in Troy and the surrounding area.[1] Over the years Pryor has donated equipment, materials and his time to many worthwhile school, city and church projects such as building volleyball courts, a practice pitcher's mound, brick walkways, gardens and solving drainage problems. In each case Pryor helped organize volunteers and supervised the task, helping to accomplish these projects, saving thousands of dollars, all while improving the community for all to share and enjoy. In May 2008, Pryor was arrested by the Troy Police after his wife called claiming that he had assaulted her. He was jailed overnight and was ordered not to have any contact with his wife. His trial was scheduled for June.[2]An order of acquittal / dismissal was issued by Judge Michael A. Martone in the 52-4 Ditrict Court on Oct.12, 2010. Ultimately, this marriage was dissolved in divorce (2009). Pryor was recently married to Patti Turri (Owner of Starstruck Entertainment) on Aug.13, 2011 Pryor and Patti met through their mutual interest in singing (Matt was in church choir for many years). Pryor and Patti attend Woodside Bible Church in Troy, Michigan.
Political career
City council
In 1993, Pryor was elected to the Troy City Council. He served on the council until 1999, including two years as Mayor pro-tem.[3]
Mayor of Troy
In 2001, he was elected Mayor of Troy.[4]
In his 2004 re-election bid he was defeated by former councilmember Louise Schilling.[5]
County commissioner
In 2006 he won the Republican primary for an Oakland County Commissioner representing a large portion of Troy and Clawson. [6] He lost in a surprise defeat to Democrat Tim Burns in the November election. This portion of Oakland county traditionally votes Republican.[7]
State Representative
Pryor is running for State Representative, with the Republican Primary on August 7, 2012.
Visit Matt Pryor's website for more campaign information, or to get involved!
References
- ^ "Election 2006 Gannett Michigan Voter Guide". Candidate Detail: Matt Pryor. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
- ^ "Royal Oak Daily Tribune". Former Troy mayor faces domestic assault charge. Retrieved 2008-05-07. [dead link]
- ^ "Election 2006 Gannett Michigan Voter Guide". Candidate Detail: Matt Pryor. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
- ^ "Election 2006 Gannett Michigan Voter Guide". Candidate Detail: Matt Pryor. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
- ^ "City of Troy Campaign Finance" (PDF). Candidate Detail: Matt Pryor Pryor. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
- ^ "City of Troy". Primary Election Results, August 9, 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
- ^ "WXYZ-TV Detroit". General Election Results, November 7, 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
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