Barb Vander Veen

Biographical Information

Born: March 4, 1949 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Nick
Children: Bradley, Brenda, Mark, Kimberly, Kurt; Five grandchildren
Education: Graduate of Grandville Public School, School of Nursing at Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Certified Counselor at Elijah House Basic School of Counseling
Employment/Military Record: Counselor, Peoplecare Home Health nurse
Community Activities: Red Cross blood drive nurse, Michigan Association of Nurses, Allendale Public Library volunteer, Eagle Forum, Resurrection Life Church
Religion: Christian

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2006)
Other Offices: First elected to state House in 2000 and re-elected in 2002 and 2004 (Primary Election results, General Election results), former Allendale School Board member/vice president

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 89th District 2004
General Vote: 32,769 of 45,653 (71%)
Primary Vote: 7,162 of 9,508 (75%)

Michigan House 89th District 2002
General Vote: 22,238 of 30,643 (72%)
Primary Vote: 6,723 of 10,503 (64%)

Political Activities: Ottawa Area ISD board, Michigan Association of School Boards Legislative Committee,


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