Biographical Information
Born: April 22, 1954 in Detroit
Marital Status: Single
Children: David and Kimberly
Education: Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work, Wayne State University
Employment/Military Record: Over 30 years as a school social worker in our public schools; Family Counseling Center, St. Vincent Catholic Charities; M.S.U. Field Liaison for Social Work Program
Community Activities: Tri-County Office on Aging
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2013 - 12/31/2014)
Other Offices: Former Eaton County commissioner, former state representative
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 71st District 2016
General Vote:
20,926 of 48,691 (42%)
Primary Vote:
5,202 of 5,202 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Sierra Club Michigan Chapter; MI Women Win; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, AFSCME, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan Education Association, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters
Michigan House 71st District 2014
General Vote:
17,612 of 35,372 (49%)
Primary Vote:
4,209 of 4,209 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan Townships Association, United Auto Workers, Sierra Club of Michigan, Michigan Nurses Association, AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation
Michigan House 71st District 2012
General Vote:
24,822 of 46,459 (53%)
Primary Vote:
1,974 of 4,652 (42%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 71st District 2010
General Vote:
17,014 of 41,688 (40%)
Primary Vote:
1,900 of 5,745 (33%)
Political Activities: Fellowship from M.S.U. for the Michigan Political Leadership Program in 2008
