Biographical Information
Born: April 9, 1962 in Bethpage, New York
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Bill Kubota
Children: Susan Kubota, Patricia Kubota
Education: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA in History, August 1980-December 1984 Two semesters of study abroad, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, September 1982-April 1983
Employment/Military Record: Journalist, Video Producer, Marketing and Advertising
Community Activities: Executive board, Troy Democratic Club, 2017-2021
Religion: Universalist Unitarian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: Precinct delegate for 10 years.
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 56th District 2024
General Vote:
29,111 of 50,901 (57%)
Primary Vote:
8,959 of 8,959 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC;
EMILY's List;
Michigan Laborers' District Council;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (general);
Michigan Realtors (primary);
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (general)
Michigan House 56th District 2022
General Vote:
24,630 of 42,517 (57%)
Primary Vote:
6,901 of 11,722 (58%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25;
American Federation of Teachers Michigan;
Michigan Association for Justice;
Michigan Education Association PAC (primary);
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary);
Michigan Nurses Association (primary);
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
United Auto Workers;
Voters Not Politicians (primary)
Political Activities: I am a pro-community activist in Troy, helping lead the efforts to save the Troy Public Library, recall an incompetent mayor, and expose a corrupt city manager.
