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Robert Genetski

American politician

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionJul 24, 2026
Entity authorityQ7344706 ↗
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Robert Genetski is a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He is currently the Allegan County Clerk and Register of Deeds. In his capacity has Clerk, Genetski has focused on increasing support services to veterans. He is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 88th District which covers Allegan County, including the cities of Holland, Allegan, Douglas, Fennville, Plainwell, Saugatuck, South Haven, and Wayland. Prior to his first term as a State Representative, Genetski was a school teacher for a decade. He spent time teaching at Orion Alternative School, which caters to at-risk students.

Genetski was stopped and arrested Jan. 20th 2012, for driving under the influence leaving the governor's State of State gala. Genetski refused to take a preliminary breath test and was subsequently arrested. Genetski fought the charges in court, but was found guilty and sentenced.

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