Dave Jaye at peace with his controversial past

Dave Jaye, left, with his old buddy, Joe Munem

Former state representative Dave Jaye is living overseas again and is “at peace” with his controversial past, according to Jack Brandenburg.

Brandenburg, a Republican state senator from Harrison Township, had lunch with Macomb County’s infamous former lawmaker last week at a Shelby Township restaurant.

Jaye, who still spends part of the year in Florida, was in Michigan to visit his brother. Jaye had previously landed a local government job in Florida but he is now back to teaching English as a second language eight months a year in Asia, according to Brandenburg.

The senator said Jaye keeps tabs on Michigan and Detroit area news events and “he still knows his stuff.”

“He’s toned down a lot,” Brandenburg added. “He looked well. I think ... he’s at peace.”