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Gubernatorial Appointments
April 7, 2009

Gov. Jennifer GRANHOLM today announced the following recent appointments and reappointments to the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council:

- Sheila ASHCRAFT, of Pontiac, former president of Ashcraft Consulting, was appointed to succeed Kathryn WYETH, whose term expired, to represent advocates of, and for, individuals with disabilities for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2011

- Brenda KEILLOR, of Midland, environmental health and safety director with The Dow Chemical Company, was appointed to succeed Kristine COPELAND, whose term expired, to represent parents or guardians of individuals with disabilities for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2011

- Constance KIGGINS, of Mears, civic volunteer, was appointed to succeed Diana MILLER, who resigned, to represent persons with disabilities for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2011

- Barbara BARTON, of Kalamazoo, assistant professor with the Western Michigan University School of Social Work, was reappointed to represent persons with disabilities for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2011

- Norma BAUER, of Perry, case manager with Livingston County Michigan Works!, was reappointed to represent persons with disabilities for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2011

The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) represents the interests of people with disabilities across Michigan. The council collaborates with the Michigan Commission for the Blind and Michigan Rehabilitation Services to develop and submit the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).

These appointments are not subject to Senate disapproval.