Born: June 12, 1950 in Schlater, Mississippi
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Reta
Children: Daughters: Heather and Jasmine; Grandchildren: Sasha, Karson, John and Carmia
Education: Associate's degree, Mott Community College, 1969-1971; Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan-Flint, 1971-1973
Employment/Military Record: Urban League Street Academy (Teacher/Counselor), Human Investment Development Corp (Manager), Greater Flint OIC (Employment Training Administrator)
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 27th District Special Election (May 7, 2013)
Primary Vote:
6,237 of 16,497 (37%)
Michigan House 34th District 2012
General Vote:
28,816 of 33,152 (86%)
Primary Vote:
6,439 of 6,439 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 34th District 2010
General Vote:
11,613 of 13,926 (83%)
Primary Vote:
3,469 of 4,941 (70%)
Michigan House 34th District 2008
General Vote:
26,867 of 31,840 (84%)
Primary Vote:
2,987 of 5,377 (55%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Other Offices: Member of Genesee County Board of Commissioners, serving as chair, 2004-08; former mayor of Flint, elected in 1991 and recalled in 2002; former member of Flint city council, elected in 1983.
Political Activities: Vice-Chair, Michigan Democratic Party, 1998-2002
Community Activities: McCree Theartre, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint, Woodrow Stanley Youth Foundation
Religion: African Methodist Episcopal