Biographical Information
Born: May 24, 1962 in River Rouge
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Lisa
Children: Tyrone II (deceased) and Tyler
Education: Southwestern High School 76-80; Henry Ford Community College- Associates Degree 1985; Central Michigan University-Bachelors Degree 2005
Employment/Military Record: Wayne County Sheriff's Office 1984-2008; Wayne County Community College District 2009-2010; Detroit Public Schools 2011-2012
Community Activities: President of the Original United Citizens of Southwest Detroit 2010-present, Board Member (former Chair) Adult Well Being Services 2009-present, Downriver Delta 2012-2016 Epiphany ASR
Religion: Protestant
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2026)
House Minority Assistant Leader (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022)
House (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
Other Offices: Candidate for Detroit City Council District 6, 2017; State Representative District 6, 2014
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 1st District 2024
General Vote:
18,744 of 22,960 (81%)
Primary Vote:
4,249 of 5,131 (82%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Realtors (primary)
Michigan House 1st District 2022
General Vote:
14,484 of 16,562 (87%)
Primary Vote:
4,290 of 5,552 (77%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25;
American Federation of Teachers Michigan;
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary);
Michigan Association for Justice;
Michigan Education Association PAC;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary);
Michigan Manufacturers Association;
Michigan Nurses Association (primary);
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
Property Management Association of Michigan PAC (primary);
United Auto Workers
Michigan House 6th District 2020
General Vote:
28,161 of 28,161 (100%)
Primary Vote:
8,163 of 13,060 (62%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 6th District 2018
General Vote:
21,005 of 23,061 (91%)
Primary Vote:
2,398 of 11,346 (21%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFSCME Council 25
Michigan House 6th District 2014
Primary Vote:
2,820 of 8,493 (33%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
United Auto Workers, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation