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Peter Joseph
Butkovich

SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTOffice of Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet

Works forDKristen McDonald Rivet · Democratic · Michigan 8th District

Legislative Assistant for U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-8), focused on Great Lakes economy and environmental policy. Previously worked for the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs supporting Sen. Gary Peters on federal workforce issues, and spent 3 years in multi-client government affairs at Dykema law firm. Began Capitol Hill career with internships for Michigan House Representatives. Earned degree in political science and economics from Michigan State University in 2018.

Last full-year salary

$59,082

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

6.6y

5 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$211,272

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

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SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
House
Jan 1, 2026 to Present
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
House
Mar 10, 2025 to Jan 30, 2026
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Senate
May 30, 2023 to Mar 7, 2025
PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM
Office of Representative Daniel T. Kildee
forDDaniel T. Kildee · Democratic · Michigan 5th District
House
Jan 6, 2020 to Jan 30, 2020
PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM
Office of Representative Haley M. Stevens
forDHaley M. Stevens · Democratic · Michigan 11th District
House
Aug 29, 2019 to Dec 20, 2019

Chapter III

Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Staffer supporting Sen. Gary Peters
U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
Government Affairs
Dykema

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Sponsored Travel

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