2019-2020 Key Legislators

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2019-2020 Key Legislators

Michigan Senate

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Jim Ananich

Democrat

District 27

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John Bizon

Republican

District 19

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Winnie Brinks

Democrat

District 29

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Stephanie Chang

Democrat

District 1

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Curtis Hertel, Jr.

Democrat

District 23

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Ruth Johnson

Republican

District 14

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Pete Lucido

Republican

District 8

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Peter MacGregor

Republican

District 28

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Aric Nesbitt

Republican

District 26

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Mike Shirkey

Republican

District 16

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Jim Stamas

Republican

District 36

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Curt VanderWall

Republican

District 35

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Michigan House of Representatives Lee Chatfield

Republican

District 107

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Triston Cole

Republican

District 105

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Ben Frederick

Republican

District 85

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Christine Greig

Democrat

District 37

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Shane Hernandez

Republican

District 83

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Kevin Hertel

Democrat

District 18

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Brandt Iden

Republican

District 61

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Abdullah Hammoud

Democrat

District 15

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Mary Whiteford

Republican

District 80

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Hank Vaupel

Republican

District 47

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Jason Wentworth

Republican

District 97

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Michigan Senate District 27 State Senator Jim Ananich - Democrat Senate Democratic Leader Committees: Agriculture and Government Operations Office Address S-105 Capitol Bldg Mailing Address P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-0142 Email: senjananich@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Jim Ananich DISTRICT State Senator Jim Ananich was elected Senate Democratic Leader by his peers following his reelection to the Senate in 2018. He is serving his second full term in the State Senate after he won a special election in 2013 to fill the vacant 27th District seat. He proudly represents the people of Burton, Clio, Flint, Flint Township, Forest Township, Genesee Township, Mount Morris, Mount Morris Township, Richfield Township, Swartz Creek, Thetford Township, and Vienna Township.

PROFESSIONAL Before coming to the Senate, Ananich served Genesee County for two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. He also previously spent four years on the Flint City Council, including one year as its president. While on the city council, he voted to cut his own pay by 15 percent and refused to take any council perks. Since being elected to the State House, he has continued his push for reforms, voting to end lifetime benefits for politicians and finding savings for taxpayers in his own office budget.

A former teacher at Carmen-Ainsworth and Flint Community Schools, Ananich also worked as an education coordinator for Priority Children, helping train Genesee County youth to secure internships and jobs.

During his time in the state Legislature, Jim has fought against cuts to school funding and tax hikes on middle class families. He also led efforts to help create jobs, improve workforce development and prevent scrap metal theft. His bill to help keep unused prescription drugs off the streets was signed into law at the end of 2012.

Ananich has been at the forefront of addressing the Flint Water Crisis. He continues to push for answers as a member of the bicameral, bipartisan panel investigating the crisis, as well as championing long-term solutions to the critical infrastructure, health, and economic needs now facing the community.

EDUCATION Ananich graduated from Flint Central High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in political economics from Michigan State University, as well as a secondary education certificate in social studies.

He also earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Michigan-Flint.

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PERSONAL Jim lives in Flint with his wife and son, Andrea and Jacob, as well as their dog, Maddie. Andrea is a high school social studies teacher and is involved in the League of Women Voters, Habitat for Humanity and several other local groups.

Senate District 27 Genesee County: Burton City Clio City Flint City Flint Township Forest Township Genesee Township

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 27 Argentine Care Center Courtyard Manor of Fenton Heritage Manor Healthcare Center HHCC - Briarwood Kith Haven Maple Woods Manor McFarlan Home Willowbrook Manor

Mount Morris City Mount Morris Township Richfield Township Swartz Creek City Thetford Township Vienna Township

Linden Fenton Flint Flint Flint Clio Flint Flint

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Michigan Senate District 19 State Senator John Bizon - Republican Committees: Appropriations, Families, Seniors, and Veterans (Chair), and Health Policy and Human Services Office Address: 3400 Binsfeld Bldg.

Mailing Address: Senator John Bizon P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: 517-373-2426 Email: senjbizon@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator John Bizon DISTRICT State Senator John Bizon is now serving in his first term as Senator of the 19 th Senate District, encompassing Barry, Calhoun and Ionia counties. Prior to serving in the Senate, he served in the House of Representatives serving the 62nd District.

PROFESSIONAL Bizon is an ear, nose and throat-otolaryngologist in Battle Creek who’s been in medical practice for almost 40 years.

EDUCATION Dr. Bizon earned a bachelor of science from Michigan State University and a medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. His residency took place at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Texas.

PUBLIC OFFICES AND AFFILIATIONS Bizon is a military veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force, eventually obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. John also is a longtime volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, past president of the Calhoun County Medical Society, and served as longstanding chair of the legislative committee at the county medical society and on the Battle Creek Health System (now Bronson Battle Creek) medical staff, where he held several medical staff leadership and quality improvement positions. He has also served the Michigan State Medical Society in several capacities, culminating in service as president.

PERSONAL John and his wife Deborah have been married for 45 years and together have four adult children and five grandchildren. John and Deborah have belonged to the Catholic Church community since childhood, including the Battle Creek St. Philip and St. Joseph churches over the past 24 years.

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Senate District 19 Counties: Barry County Calhoun County Ionia County

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 19 Arbor Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Bickford of Battle Creek Calhoun County Medical Care Facility Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center Heritage Assisted Living HHCC - Battle Creek Lakeview Senior Living TheLaurels of Bedford Maplewood of Marshall Marshall Nursing & Rehabilitation Community MediLodge of Marshall Metron of Belding NorthRidge Health Campus The Oaks at NorthPointe Reflections Memory Care Community SKLD Ionia Stone Ridge Adult Foster Care Thornapple Manor

Spring Arbor Battle Creek Battle Creek Battle Creek Battle Creek Battle Creek Battle Creek Battle Creek Marshall Marshall Marshall Belding Jackson Battle Creek Battle Creek Ionia Bellevue Hastings

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Michigan Senate District 29 State Senator Winnie Brinks - Democrat Committees: Energy & Technology, Environmental Quality, Health Policy and Human Services Office Address: 6500 Binsfeld Bldg.

Mailing Address: Sen. Winnie Brinks Post Office Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-1801 Email: senwbrinks@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Winnie Brinks DISTRICT Sen. Winnie Brinks is the first woman to represent Grand Rapids in the Michigan Senate since Eva McCall Hamilton was elected in 1920. Her district in Kent County includes: Ada Township, Bowne Township, Caledonia Township, Cascade Township, East Grand Rapids city, Grand Rapids city, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell city, and Lowell Township.

PROFESSIONAL Before her election to the Michigan House of Representatives, Brinks was a caseworker at The Source.

There, she helped businesses and nonprofits improve workplaces to grow and retain employees. She also previously served as the executive director of a community-based corrections agency and as a school paraprofessional.

Brinks is dedicated to keeping the Grand Rapids and West Michigan an economic leader in the state. In the state House, Brinks worked tirelessly to protect our drinking water from toxic PFAS contamination, create jobs, ensure every child has access to a world-class education and honor our state’s debt to our veterans.

EDUCATION Brinks is a graduate of Calvin College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a concentration in sociology.

PERSONAL Winnie and her husband Steve, a Spanish teacher, live in Grand Rapids and are the parents of three incredible daughters, Olivia, Annalise and Emma. She attends Sherman Street Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids.

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Senate District 29 Kent County: Ada Township Grand Rapids city Lowell city Bowne Township Caledonia Township Cascade Township

East Grand Rapids city Grand Rapids Township Lowell Township

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 29 Covenant Village of the Great Lakes Heather Hills The Laurels of Kent Metron of Forest Hills Pilgrim Manor Provision Living at Forest Hills SKLD Grand Rapids North SKLD Grand Rapids South Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center - Fuller Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center - Kalamazoo Sunrise of Cascade Village of Heather Hills Vista Springs – Riverside Gardens

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Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Lowell Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Michigan Senate District 1 State Senator Stephanie Chang - Democrat Minority Floor Leader Committees: Finance, Government Operations, and Judiciary and Public Safety Office Address: S-9 Capitol Bldg.

Mailing Address: Senator Stephanie Chang P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: 517-373-7346 Email: senschang@senate.michigan.gov Biography for State Senator Chang DISTRICT State Senator Stephanie Chang previously served 2 terms as a State Representative representing Michigan’s 6th House District, which comprises the cities of Ecorse and River Rouge and part of the city of Detroit.

Chang was the Minority Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Law and Justice and served on the House Committees on Education Reform and Natural Resources.

PROFESSIONAL Before serving in the Legislature, Chang worked as a community organizer in Detroit for nearly a decade. She served as the state director for NextGen Climate Michigan, the alumni engagement and evaluation coordinator for the Center for Progressive Leadership in Michigan, the community engagement coordinator for the James and Grace Lee Boggs School, the deputy director for the Campaign for Justice, an organizer for Michigan United/One United Michigan and as an assistant to Grace Lee Boggs. She is a co-founder and past president of Asian and Pacific Islander American VoteMichigan and served as a mentor with the Detroit Asian Youth Project.

EDUCATION Chang is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degrees in public policy and in social work.

PERSONAL Chang was raised in Canton and is the daughter of parents who emigrated from Taiwan to pursue greater opportunities. Chang and her husband, Sean Gray, live in Detroit and are the parents of a young daughter.

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Senate District 1 Wayne County (part) Brownstown Township (part) Detroit city (part) Ecorse city Gibraltar city Grosse Ile Township River Rouge city Riverview city Trenton city Woodhaven city Wyandotte city

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 1 Advantage Living Center - Samaritan Aerius Health Center Alpha Manor Ambassador, A Villa Center Belle Fountain Nursing & Rehab Center Eastwood Convalescent Center Hamilton Nursing Home Michigan House Senior Living Omni Continuing Care Qualicare Rivergate Health Care Center Rivergate Terrace

Detroit Riverview Detroit Detroit Riverview Detroit Detroit Riverview Detroit Detroit Riverview Riverview

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Michigan Senate District 23 State Senator Curtis Hertel, Jr. - Democrat Committees: Advice and Consent, Appropriations, and Health Policy and Human Services Office Address: 7600 Binsfeld Bldg Mailing Address: Senator Curtis Hertel, Jr. P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: 517-373-1734 Email: senchertel@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Curtis Hertel, Jr. DISTRICT Curtis Hertel Jr. was elected to the Senate in 2014 to represent the 23rd District, which serves Ingham County. Prior to being elected to the Senate, Curtis served as Ingham County Register of Deeds since 2009, working hard to inform the public about the dangers of property and mortgage fraud.

He continues to battle the foreclosure crisis by educating residents about their options, and the types of government help available to them.

PROFESSIONAL In 2011, when banks began to conduct foreclosure fraud, he began his fight on behalf of Ingham County residents illegally forced out of their homes. Curtis has a number of lawsuits pending against banks, foreclosure firms & attorneys to bring this issue further into the light. Additionally, because of his efforts, an attorney has been hired to fight individual cases of wrongful foreclosure in Ingham County, with a hotline where citizens could get more information was introduced. He also held 12 community forums across the county to further educate the public about the issue.

Previously, he served as an Ingham County Commissioner from 2001-2008. On the Commission, Curtis focused on expanding access to health care in the community through the Ingham Health Plan, improving the quality of Ingham County’s housing stock through his work on the Ingham County Land Bank Authority, and improving the lives of workers in the community by passing the living wage. While a commissioner, he also served as Vice-chair of the Board of Human Services Committee.

Curtis served as Constituent Relations Director for the House Democratic Caucus. For 6 years Curtis Hertel Jr. worked for the Department of Community Health. He also served as the Department’s Legislative Liaison. In his role with the department Curtis was the lead on several packages of legislation including the Governor’s Childhood lead safety package, the Nursing Home background check package, and the Childhood Booster Seat package.

EDUCATION Curtis Hertel Jr. is a graduate of Michigan State University’s James Madison College.

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PERSONAL Curtis Hertel Jr. lives in Meridian Township, is married to Elizabeth, and has 4 children: CJ, Nathan, Hailey, and Jack.

Senate District 23

Lansing Township Leslie City Leslie Township Mason City Meridian Township Onondaga Township Stockbridge Township Vevay Township White Oak Township

Ingham County: Alaiedon Township Aurelius Township Bunker Hill Township Delhi Charter Township East Lansing City Ingham Township Lansing City

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 23 Aria Nursing and Rehab Bickford of Okemos Holt Senior Care and Rehab MediLodge of Campus Area MediLodge of Capital Area MediLodge of East Lansing MediLodge of Okemos Vista Springs - Edgewood Willows at Okemos

Lansing Okemos Holt East Lansing Lansing East Lansing Okemos Lansing Okemos

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Michigan Senate District 14 State Senator Ruth Johnson - Republican Committees: Elections, Environmental Quality, Families, Seniors, and Veterans, Health Policy and Human Services, Judiciary and Public Safety, Local Government, and Regulatory Reform Office Address: 7300 Binsfield Bldg.

Mailing Address: Senator Ruth Johnson P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: 517-373-1636 Email: senrjohnson@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Ruth Johnson DISTRICT State Senator Ruth Johnson was elected to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 14. Johnson won the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on August 7, 2018.

Johnson was elected as Michigan Secretary of State in 2010 and was re-elected in 2014. She was prevented from seeking re-election in 2018 due to term limits.

PROFESSIONAL Senator Johnson has lived in Northern Oakland County, Michigan all her life. She is a former small business owner. From 1988-1998, she served as a Commissioner of Oakland County. Johnson has also served in the following other roles: Charter Member, Holly Area Optimists; Former Member, American Business Women’s Association; Former Member, Lake Louise and Tipsico Lake Improvement BoardMember; and Oakland County Republican Party EDUCATION Senator Johnson is a graduate of Oakland Community College, AS; Oakland University, BA; Wayne State University, MA PERSONAL Senator Johnson currently resides in Holly, Michigan with her daughter, Emily.

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District 14 Genesee County (part) Atlas Township Davison city Davison Township Fenton city Grand Blanc city Grand Blanc Township Mundy Township

Oakland County (part) Brandon Township Fenton city Groveland Township Highland Township Holly Township Lake Angelus city Rose Township Springfield Township Waterford Township

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 14 Arden Courts - Bingham Farms Beaumont Health & Rehab Center - Farmington Hills Crestmont Healthcare Center Fenton Health Care MediLodge of Grand Blanc Regency at Grand Blanc Regency at Waterford St. Anne's Mead Retirement Home Wellbridge of Fenton Wellbridge of Grand Blanc

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Bingham Farms Farmington Hills Fenton Fenton Grand Blanc Grand Blanc Waterford Southfield Fenton Grand Blanc

Michigan Senate District 8 State Senator Peter Lucido - Republican Committees: Advice and Consent (Chair), Elections, Judiciary and Public Safety (Chair), and Oversight Office Address: 3100 Binsfield Bldg.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: (517) 373- 7670 Email: senplucido@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Pete Lucido DISTRICT 8 Senator Peter J. Lucido was elected to serve as a Senator for the 8th Senate District in November 2018.

The 8th district encompasses Mt. Clemens, St. Clair Shores, Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Bruce Twp., Chesterfield Twp., Harrison Twp., Lenox Twp., Ray Twp., Shelby Twp., Washington Twp., New Haven, and Romeo in Macomb County.

PROFESSIONAL Lucido was the founder, president and managing partner of one of Macomb County’s largest law firms.

He was also the founder and publisher of Macomb Now Magazine, and is currently the publisher emeritus. Additionally, Lucido is a licensed attorney, insurance agent, realtor and former security register representative.

EDUCATION Lucido earned an associate degree from Macomb Community College, a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Business from Oakland University, a master’s in Business from Central Michigan University and a Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University School of Law).

PERSONAL Peter and his wife have been married for almost 27 years and have three children.

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District 8 Macomb County (part) Bruce Township Chesterfield Township Harrison Township Lenox Township Mt Clemens city Ray Township St Clair Shores city Shelby Township Utica city Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, a Michigan City city Washington Township

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 8 Angelica's Place HHCC - Allen Park Orchard Grove Health Campus Regency at Shelby Township Saint Mary's Nursing and Rehab Center Shelby Crossing Health Campus Sunrise of Shelby Twp. Wellbridge of Romeo

Romeo Allen Park Romeo Shelby Township St. Clair Shores Shelby Township Shelby Twp. Romeo

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Michigan Senate District 28 State Senator Peter MacGregor - Republican Majority Floor Leader Committees: Appropriations and Economic and Small Business Development, and Community Health/Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee (Chair) Office Address: S-132 Capitol Bldg.

Mailing Address: Senator Peter MacGregor S-132 Capitol Bldg.

P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: 517-373-0797 Email: senpmacgregor@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Peter MacGregor DISTRICT Peter MacGregor was first elected to the Michigan Senate in November 2014 and assumed office in January 2015. He is a member of the Banking and Financial Services and Commerce committees, and is the vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He serves as the Chairman of the Human Services Appropriations subcommittee.

PROFESSIONAL Prior to joining the Senate, Peter served four years in the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 73rd district. Peter also served as a Cannon Township Planning Commissioner, Township Trustee and Township Supervisor.

In addition to his official public service, Senator MacGregor is also an active member of his community.

He has been a volunteer youth coach for various sports. He is a member of the Rockford Lions – serving as the club’s President from 2007-2008. Peter is also one of the founding chairmen of “Volley for Mitchell” – a charity volleyball tournament to raise funds for Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy – raising over $100,000 for the cause, to date.

EDUCATION Peter MacGregor is a former small business owner and lifelong Michigan resident. He graduated from Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business.

PERSONAL He is married to his college sweetheart, Christine. Together they have three children.

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District 28 The 28th State Senate District includes the following areas in Kent County: Algoma Township Plainfield Township Alpine Township Rockford City Byron Township Solon Township Cannon Township Sparta Township Cedar Springs city Spencer Township Courtland Township Tyrone Township Grandville City Vergennes Township Grattan Township Walker City Nelson Township Wyoming City Oakfield Township

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 28 First & Main HealthBridge MediLodge of Wyoming Metron of Cedar Springs SKLD Wyoming Vista Springs - Northview Vista Springs - Wyoming

Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Cedar Springs Wyoming Grand Rapids Wyoming

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Michigan Senate District 26 State Senator Aric Nesbitt - Republican Committees: Advice and Consent, Appropriations, Energy and Technology, Finance, Government Operations, Insurance and Banking, and Regulatory Reform (Chair) Office Address: 6100 Binsfield Mailing Address: Senator Aric Nesbitt P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: 517-373- 0793 Email: senanesbitt@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Aric Nesbitt DISTRICT Senator Nesbitt represents the 26th State Senate District, which includes all of Allegan & Van Buren Counties, along with Gaines Township & the City of Kentwood.

EDUCATION Senator Nesbitt graduated from Hillsdale College and earned his master's degree in International Business.

PROFESSIONAL His professional experience includes working as a computer technician, farmer and financial planner.

He also served Congressmen Tim Walberg (R) and Tim Murphy (R) as Legislative Director and Senior Advisor, respectively.

In 2010, Nesbitt was elected to represent Van Buren County and part of Allegan County in the Michigan House of Representatives. He served three terms in the state House, achieving results for hardworking taxpayers by balancing budgets and reducing debt, lowering the tax burden, eliminating thousands of regulations, and defending our West Michigan values. Nesbitt served as the House Majority Floor Leader and chair of the House Committee on Energy and Technology. He also served as a member of Gov. Rick Snyder’s cabinet, managing an agency that generates nearly $1 billion annually for public education.

PERSONAL Senator Nesbitt is a member of the Republican Party and resides south of Lawton, Michigan with his wife, Trisha.

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District 26 Allegan County Kent County (part) Gaines Township Kentwood city Van Buren County

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 26 Allegan County Medical Care Community American House Kentwood Operations, LLC Bronson Commons Ely Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Grace of Douglas The Laurels of Sandy Creek Life Care Center of Plainwell Maplewood of Sandy Creek Meadow Woods Nursing & Rehab Center The Oaks at Woodfield South Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Community

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Allegan Kentwood Mattawan Allegan Douglas Wayland Plainwell Wayland Bloomingdale Grand Blanc South Haven

Michigan Senate District 16 State Senator Mike Shirkey - Republican Senate Majority Leader Committees: Government Operations (Chair) Office Address: S-106 Binsfield Building Mailing Address: Senator Mike Shirkey P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: 517-347-5932 Email: senmshirkey@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Mike Shirkey COMMITTEES Senator Mike Shirkey serves as chair of the Senate Health Policy and Michigan Competitiveness committees, and is a member of the Elections and Government Reform and Energy and Technology committees. He also serves as the vice-chair for the Appropriations subcommittee for Community Health.

EDUCATION Mike Shirkey earned a bachelor’s degree from General Motors Institute (GMI) in 1978 and a master of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1979.

PROFESSIONAL Mike is the founder and owner of Orbitform, a leading engineering company that manufactures forming, fastening, joining and assembly equipment for a wide range of industries and applications.

The company provides world-class prototype engineering services for assembly of parts and specialized forming and fastening. Mike also worked for General Motors in various management and engineering roles for 13 years.

PAST PUBLIC OFFICES AND AFFILIATIONS Mike served on the Columbia Central School Board in the 1980s and ’90s. Shirkey also is the past board chair of Allegiance Health System.

PERSONAL Mike is the proud father of three and devoted husband of 39 years to Sue. Mike and Sue also have several grandchildren. He is an active member of the Jackson Free Methodist Church, and leads major construction/expansion projects. Mike also enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and working out. He is also an avid woodworker in “grandpa’s workshop.”

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District 16 The 16th State Senate District includes: Branch County Hillsdale County Jackson County

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 16 Allegra Nursing and Rehab Brightside Assisted Living & Memory Care Countryside Care Center Countryside Grand Countryside Manor Faith Haven Senior Care Centre Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility Hillsdale Hospital - McGuire & MacRitchie SNF Jackson County Medical Care Facility The Laurels of Coldwater Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility Quincy Cottage

Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Hillsdale Hillsdale Jackson Coldwater Coldwater Quincy

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Michigan Senate District 36 State Senator Jim Stamas - Republican Committees: Appropriations (Chair) Office Address: S-324 Capitol Building Mailing Address: Senator Jim Stamas P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: 517-347-7946 Email: senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Jim Stamas DISTRICT State Senator Jim Stamas was elected to his first term in the Michigan Senate in November 2014, representing Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle counties.

EDUCATION Stamas holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University and an associate’s degree in business management from Delta College.

PROFESSIONAL Stamas is the owner and former general manager of Pizza Sam’s, the eatery in Midland the Stamas family has owned for more than 50 years. Prior to running the family business, Stamas was self-employed as a realtor and was project manager at Case Systems.

Before serving in the Senate, Stamas served three terms as State Representative and two terms as Midland County commissioner. He also was a Midland Township trustee from 1997-2004 and has served on the boards of the Midland Downtown Development Authority, Midland Downtown Business Association and Midland County Planning Commission.

Stamas served his country honorably in both the U.S. Army and the Michigan National Guard. As a member of the Michigan House of Representative, in recognition of Jim’s effectiveness and leadership, his colleagues elected him Majority Floor Leader for the 96th and 97th Legislatures. As Majority Floor Leader, Stamas was charged with setting the overall agenda and direction for the House of Representatives.

PERSONAL Jim and his wife, Marsha, have been married for more than 30 years and have a daughter and a son.

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District 36 The 36th State Senate District includes: Alcona County Alpena County Arenac County Gladwin County Iosco County

Midland County Montmorency County Oscoda County Otsego County Presque Isle County

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 36 Bickford of Midland Brittany Manor Eden Fields Assisted Living Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Community Gladwin Pines Nursing & Rehab Center Iosco County Medical Care Facility Jamieson Nursing Home Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center Lincoln Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Community MediLodge of Alpena MediLodge of Gaylord MediLodge of Greenview MediLodge of Hillman MediLodge of Midland MediLodge of Rogers City MediLodge of Sterling MediLodge of Tawas City Midland King's Daughters Home Stratford Pines Nursing & Rehab Center

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Midland Midland Standish Gladwin Gladwin Tawas City Harrisville Tawas City Lincoln Alpena Gaylord Alpena Hillman Midland Rogers City Sterling Tawas City Midland Midland

Michigan Senate District 35 State Representative Curt VanderWall - Republican Committees: Economic and Small Business Development, Elections, Environmental Quality, Finance, Health Policy and Human Services (Chair), Judiciary and Public Safety, and Regulatory Reform Office Address 4500 Binsfeld Bldg Mailing Address: Senator Curt VanderWall P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Phone: 517-347-1725 Email: sencvanderwall@senate.michigan.gov

Biography for State Senator Curt VanderWall EDUCATION Sentor VanderWall completed courses at Grand Rapids Junior College for two years before moving on to the workforce.

PROFESSIONAL Before being elected to the Michigan Senate, Senator VanderWall was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2016. He also served as commissioner and chairman for the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Senator VanderWall served on the Western Michigan Fair Association for six years, was District Chair for MSU Extension and served on boards for the United Way of Mason County. Curt is currently chair of the Women’s Jericho House Board. He also served on the board of Old Kent Bank, as well as the Mason County Growth Alliance Board, Northern Michigan Counties Association and the Mason County Housing Board. VanderWall is the owner of Turf Care Mole Man of Ludington.

PERSONAL Curt and his wife Diane have been married for 32 years and have three children. They are involved with Covenant Christian School in Ludington and attend Mason County Reformed Church, where Curt served as a deacon.

District 35 Benzie County Kalkaska County Leelanau County Mason County Ogemaw County Roscommon County

Crawford County Lake County Manistee County Missaukee County Osceola County Wexford County

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HCAM/MCAL Members in District 35 Autumnwood of McBain Curry House Assisted Living Grand Oaks Nursing Center Grayling Nursing & Rehabilitation Community King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community The Lighthouse at Roscommon Health & Rehab Center Maple Valley Nursing Home Maples-Benzie County Medical Care Facility MediLodge of Leelanau MediLodge of Ludington Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital LTCU Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center - Reed City Traverse Manor The Villa at Rose City The Villa at West Branch

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McBain Cadillac Baldwin Grayling Houghton Lake Roscommon Maple City Frankfort Suttons bay Ludington Traverse City Frankfort Reed City Traverse City Rose City West Branch

Michigan House of Representatives District 107 State Representative Lee Chatfield - Republican Speaker of the House Office Address 162 Capitol Bldg.

Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address 162 Capitol Bldg.

P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517- 373-2629 Email: leechatfield@house.mi.gov

Biography for State Representative Lee Chatfield DISTRICT Speaker Chatfield is the youngest Speaker in Michigan history in more than 100 years, and currently the youngest serving in the country. He was first elected to serve the 107th District in the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2014. The 107th District encompasses Chippewa, Emmet and Mackinac counties, and in Cheboygan County: Koehler, Tuscarora, Beaugrand, Hebron, Mackinaw and Munro townships and the city of Cheboygan.

EDUCATION Lee earned his Bachelor of Science degree in History Education from Northland International University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy from Liberty University.

PROFESSIONAL Lee served as a full-time high school teacher, coach and athletic director at his alma mater, Northern Michigan Christian Academy in Burt Lake.

PUBLIC OFFICE AND AFFILIATIONS Lee and his family are active members in their local church and he serves his community in various ways. He is a member of Right to Life of Michigan, National Rifle Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners and Michigan Farm Bureau. Lee has coached several community teams and hosts summer sports camps for his high school and local athletic associations.

PERSONAL Lee was born and raised in Northern Michigan and is a high school graduate of Northern Michigan Christian Academy. He married his high school sweetheart Stephanie in 2008 and they live in Levering with their five children—four sons and a daughter.

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Senate District 107 Cheboygan County (part) Beaugrand Township Cheboygan city Hebron Township Koehler Township Mackinaw Township Munro Township Tuscarora Township Chippewa County Emmet County Mackinac County

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 107 MediLodge of Tawas City Freighterview Assisted Living Mackinac Straits Hospital & Health Center - Evergreen Living Center MediLodge of Cheboygan MediLodge of Sault Ste. Marie The Villa at the Bay

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Tawas City McMillan St. Ignace Cheboygan Sault Ste. Marie Petoskey

Michigan House of Representatives District 105 State Representative Triston Cole - Republican Majority Floor Leader Committees: Government Operations, Transportation Office Address 252 Capitol Bldg.

Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address 252 Capitol Bldg.

P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-0829 Email: TristonCole@house.mi.gov.

Biography for State Representative Triston Cole DISTRICT State Rep. Triston Cole was first elected to serve the 105th District in the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2014, and he is now serving his third term. The 105th District encompasses Antrim, Otsego, Charlevoix, Montmorency and Oscoda counties.

PROFESSIONAL Triston followed his passion for the outdoors from an early age, becoming an experienced hunting guide while a teen and spending 15 years in the hunting and guiding industry. In 2000, he and his wife started a family farm from scratch and became a small-business owner whose farm provides fruits, vegetables, and shiitake mushrooms for local direct market sales. When not working the land, Triston was a semitruck driver and agricultural teacher.

PUBLIC OFFICES AND AFFILIATIONS Triston served as president of the Antrim County Farm Bureau for 12 years, two years on the Michigan Farm Bureau’s State Policy Development Committee and Antrim County Republican Party chairman. He has nearly 20 years of executive experience as a member of many diverse boards and committees at the local, regional, and state level.

PERSONAL Triston, his wife, Stacy, and their three daughters live in Antrim County on their farm.

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Senate District 105 Antrim County Charlevoix County Montmorency County Oscoda County Otsego County

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 105 Boulder Park Terrace Grandvue Medical Care Facility MediLodge of Gaylord MediLodge of Hillman

Charlevoix East Jordan Gaylord Hillman

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Michigan House of Representatives District 85 State Representative Ben Frederick - Republican Committees: Health Policy, Energy, Insurance, Regulatory Reform, and Select Committee on Reducing Care Insurance Rates Office Address S-1189 House Office Building Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address S-1189 House Office Building P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-0841 Email: BenFrederick@house.mi.gov

Biography for State Representative Ben Frederick DISTRICT State Rep. Ben Frederick was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2016.

He represents the 85th District, which includes Shiawassee County and Brady, Brant, Chapin, Chesaning, Fremont, Jonesfield, Lakefield, Maple Grove, Marion and Richland townships in Saginaw County.

PROFESSIONAL Prior to his election to the Legislature in 2016, Rep. Frederick served as a legislative staff member for 14 years in both the Michigan House and Senate. Locally, Ben served on the Owosso City Council for nine years and was city’s youngest mayor, holding that office for three terms.

AFFILIATIONS Rep. Frederick has been active in numerous organizations over the years including Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity, Welcome Home Veterans Inc., the Friends of the Shiawassee River and the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce. Ben was named a Chamber Citizen of the Year in 2012 and a “Champion for Life” by The Pregnancy Resource Center of Shiawassee County in 2015.

PERSONAL Ben is married to his high school sweetheart, Lydia, who works as a Board Certified Behavior Specialist serving children with special needs throughout mid-Michigan. Ben and Lydia reside in the city of Owosso and have two children attending public school.

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Senate District 85 Saginaw County (part) Brady Township Brant Township Chapin Township Chesaning Township Fremont Township Jonesfield Township Lakefield Township Maple Grove Township Marion Township Richland Township Shiawassee County

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 85 Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center Lodge of Durand Memorial Healthcare LTC Pleasant View Shiawassee CMCF

Durand Durand Owosso Owosso

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Michigan House of Representatives District 37 State Representative Christine Greig - Democrat House Minority Leader Committees: Government Operations Office Address C-167 Capitol Bldg.

Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address C-167 Capitol Bldg.

P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-1793 Email: ChristineGreig@house.mi.gov

Biography for State Representative Christine Greig DISTRICT House Democratic Floor Leader Rep. Christine Greig is in her third term representing Michigan’s 37th District, which comprises Farmington and Farmington Hills.

PROFESSIONAL In her first term, Rep. Greig was accepted into the Bowhay Institute of Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) program and served as an assistant floor leader and vice-chair of the Progressive Women’s Caucus. Before coming to the House, Greig served as a founder and executive director of the Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation. Rep. Greig brings more than 20 years of experience in the business community to the Legislature. She worked for Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) as a consultant and for Kmart Corp. before co-owning Fulcrum Computer Services in Farmington Hills. Greig has actively served on several boards, including the Michigan PTA, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Farmington High School PTSA and the Mathematics Pentathlon Institute. She is also a member of the Farmington/Farmington Hills Optimist Club, Farmington Hills MultiCultural, MutiRacial (MCMR) Council and the American Association of University Women.

EDUCATION Rep. Greig earned a bachelor’s degree in American studies and computer applications from the University of Notre Dame.

PERSONAL Rep. Greig and her husband, Bob, have lived in Farmington Hills for 28 years and have three sons: Andy, Alex and Bill.

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Senate District 37 Oakland County (part) Farmington city Farmington Hills city

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 37 Beaumont Health & Rehab Center - Farmington Hills Botsford Senior Living Center Courtyard Manor of Farmington Hills Halsted Place Manor of Farmington Hills MediLodge of Farmington Sunrise of Farmington Hills

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Farmington Hills Farmington Hills Farmington Hills Farmington Hills Farmington Hills Farmington Farmington Hills

Michigan House of Representatives District 83 State Representative Shane Hernandez - Republican Committees: Appropriations (Chair) Office Address 351 Capitol Bldg.

Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address 351 Capitol Bldg.

P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-0835 Email: ShaneHernandez@house.mi.gov

Biography for State Representative Shane Hernandez DISTRICT State Rep. Shane Hernandez is a lifelong resident of the 83 rd House District and was first elected in 2016 to the Michigan House. He represents the people of Sanilac County and Burtchville Township, Fort Gratiot Township, and the city of Port Huron in St. Clair County.

EDUCATION Rep. Hernandez attended Croswell-Lexington High School and Lawrence Technological University in Southfield.

PROFESSIONAL Rep. Hernandez worked as the Vice President of design at a small architectural firm in Port Huron. The Hernandez family is an active part of Port Huron First United Methodist Church, where his wife Renee works in the nursery and serves as Secretary of the Evangelism Committee. Hernandez is chair of the church’s Digital Media Committee and President of the Methodist Men’s Group.

PUBLIC OFFICE AND AFFILIATIONS Hernandez is a conservative Republican who believes in limited government, fiscal responsibility and individual liberties, which begin at conception with the right to life.

PERSONAL Hernandez grew up in Croswell and now lives in Port Huron with his wife Renee and two children, Kelsey and Kara. Hernandez credits his family upbringing for his conservative principles. His father, Salvador Hernandez Jr., worked his way up from general laborer to boiler operator at the Croswell pickle factory. Hernandez witnessed firsthand that hard work and determination can lead to success.

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District 83 Map St Clair County (part) Burtchville Township Fort Gratiot Township Port Huron city Sanilac County

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 83 Autumnwood of Deckerville Marlette Regional Hospital Extended Care Facility - LTC Unit Marwood Manor Nursing & Rehab MediLodge of Port Huron Regency on the Lake

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Deckerville Marlette Port Huron Port Huron Fort Gratiot

Michigan House of Representatives District 18 State Representative Kevin Hertel - Democrat Committees: Ways and Means Office Address N-697 House Office Building Mailing Address P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Phone: 517-373-1180 Email: KevinHertel@house.mi.gov

Biography for State Representative Kevin Hertel DISTRICT State Representative Kevin Hertel is serving his second term representing the 18th House District, which is comprised of the communities of Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores and part of the village of Grosse Pointe Shores.

EDUCATION Hertel attended Michigan State University, where he studied political science.

PROFESSIONAL Before serving in the House, Hertel worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as a legislative analyst and then as a special assistant in the office of the president.

Hertel has been an active member of his community and is currently a member of the St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee, a volunteer for Macomb County Special Olympics and a member of St. Isaac Jogues Parish. He serves on the Board of Directors for Macomb County Care House and has been involved in many volunteer activities in St. Clair Shores and Eastpointe.

PERSONAL Hertel lives in St. Clair Shores with his wife, Ann, and son, William.

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District 18 Map Macomb County (part) Eastpointe city St Clair Shores city Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, a Michigan City city (part)

HCAM/MCAL Member in District 18 Saint Mary's Nursing and Rehab Center

St. Claire Shores

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Michigan House of Representatives District 61 State Representative Brandt Iden - Republican Committees: Ways and Means (Chair) Office Address 372 Capitol Bldg.

Mailing Address 372 Capitol Bldg.

P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517- 373-1774 Email: BrandtIden@house.mi.gov

Biography for State Representative Brandt Iden DISTRICT State Representative Brandt Iden was first elected to serve the 61 st District in the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2014, and is now serving his third term. The 61 st encompasses the city of Portage as well as the townships of Oshtemo, Prairie Ronde, Schoolcraft and Texas.

EDUCATION Brandt is a graduate of Kalamazoo College with degrees in Political Science & Economics. Gaining a diverse education from Kalamazoo College offered Brandt a unique perspective into the relationship between citizens, businesses, and all facets of government.

PROFESSIONAL Driven by a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, Brandt became a partner in Baron Builders Inc., a real estate development company shortly after he finished college. Utilizing his real estate experience and the knowledge gained from his time at Baron Builders, Brandt began a new venture and is currently the president of Identity Management & Consulting Inc., Real Estate Management Company.

PUBLIC OFFICES AND AFFILIATIONS Brandt is a former Kalamazoo County Commissioner, having served in this position for two terms before his election to the House of Representatives. He is passionate about community engagement, economic development, and ensuring that kids have the tools that they need to succeed professionally later in life.

Brandt has dedicated himself to local organizations that focus on youth empowerment, financial education and developing community leaders. He has served on the boards of Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan, a nonprofit organization that gives K-12 students skills for career readiness and financial literacy, as well as Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Kalamazoo. Brandt strongly believes that educational enrichment for kids is a fundamental component of community involvement, and that engagement, both inside and outside of the classroom, are the cornerstones for students’ success.

PERSONAL Brandt was born and raised in Southwest Michigan. He’s an avid outdoorsman and enjoys many of the great outdoor resources the state of Michigan offers, including skiing, hunting and fishing.

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District 61 Map Kalamazoo County (part) Oshtemo Township Portage city (part) Prairie Ronde Township Schoolcraft Township Texas Township

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 61 Beacon Pointe Portage Bickford of Portage Portage MediLodge of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo MediLodge of Portage Portage MediLodge of Westwood Kalamazoo

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Michigan House of Representatives District 15 State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud - Democrat Committees: Appropriations, ASC – Health and Human Services (Minority Vice Chair) Office Address N-694 House Office Bldg.

Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address N-694 House Office Bldg.

P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-0847 Email: AbdullahHammoud@house.mi.gov Biography for State Representative Abdullah Hammoud DISTRICT State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud is serving his second term in the Michigan House of Representatives, emerging as a strong voice for civil rights and a leading mind for health policy. He represents the 15th House District, comprised of his hometown city, Dearborn.

EDUCATION Hammoud earned his bachelor’s in science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and his master’s in public health from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

PROFESSIONAL After working for three years as a health care consultant at the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation, he felt a profound need to utilize his skills and knowledge to serve as a volunteer with the United Nations Relief and Work Agency in Jordan. During his months there, he led a successful initiative to reduce obesity among diabetic refugees throughout the Middle East.

In 2014, Hammoud was nominated and elected as the youngest board member for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. For more than two years, he was on the forefront fighting to protect Michigan’s land, air and water by educating legislators and communities on the need for environmentally conscious policy. Recently, Hammoud returned to the University of Michigan in pursuit of a master’s in business administration at the Ross School of Business. Expanding his business acumen will help him craft economic policy to address the issue of income inequality, and to better support the hardworking middle class. In his spare time, he enjoys competing in obstacle courses, spending time with friends and family, and engaging in dialogue that fosters social benefit and growth.

PERSONAL In his spare time, he enjoys competing in obstacle courses, spending time with friends and family, and engaging in dialogue that fosters social benefit and growth.

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District 15 Map Wayne County (part) Dearborn city (part)

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 15

Beaumont Health & Rehab Center

Dearborn

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Michigan House of Representatives District 80 State Representative Mary Whiteford - Republican Committees: Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee (Chair), Health Policy, Appropriations, ASC Joint Capital Outlay Office Address Anderson House Office Building S-1387 House Office Building Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address S-1387 House Office Building P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-3817 Email: DaireRendon@house.mi.gov Biography for State Representative Mary Whiteford DISTRICT State Rep. Mary Whiteford was first elected to serve the 80th District in the Michigan House of Representatives in March 2016. The 80th District includes the cities of Allegan, Fennville, part of Holland, Otsego, Plainwell, Saugatuck, and part of South Haven. She also represents the village of Douglas city and the townships of Allegan, Casco, Cheshire, Clyde, Fillmore, Ganges, Gun Plain, Heath, Hopkins, Laketown, Lee, Manlius, Martin, Monterey, Otsego, Overisel, Salem, Saugatuck, Trowbridge, Valley and Watson.

EDUCATION Whiteford earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Illinois University.

PROFESSIONAL Whiteford worked in a pediatric neurosurgery unit before working in a pediatric emergency unit. In 1997 she started an accounting business with her husband, Kevin, and they now run their own financial planning firm. Whiteford was an active volunteer in her children’s schools, ran homeowner associations, was appointed to city committees and was appointed to the Michigan Women’s Commission where she worked on raising human trafficking awareness.

PERSONAL Rep. Whiteford grew up in the Midwest, in the small town of Cary, Illinois and is the oldest of four children. She met her husband, Kevin, in college and they have three adult children and two grandchildren. Whiteford and her husband live in Casco Township.

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House District 80 Allegan County (part) Allegan city Casco Township Clyde Township Fennville city Ganges Township Heath Township Hopkins Township Lee Township Martin Township Otsego city Overisel Township Salem Township Saugatuck Township Trowbridge Township

Allegan Township Cheshire Township Village of Douglas city Fillmore Township Gunplain Township Holland city (part) Laketown Township Manlius Township Monterey Township Otsego Township Plainwell city Saugatuck city South Haven city (part) Valley Township Watson Township

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 80 Allegan County Medical Care Community Ely Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Grace of Douglas Life Care Center of Plainwell

Allegan Allegan Douglas Plainwell

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Michigan House of Representatives District 47 State Representative Hank Vaupel - Republican Committees: Health Policy (Chair), Education, Insurance, Tax Policy Office Address Anderson House Office Building N-896 House Office Building Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address N-896 House Office Building P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-8835 Email: HankVaupel@house.mi.gov

Biography for State Representative Hank Vaupel DISTRICT State Rep. Hank Vaupel was elected to his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2014. He represents the people of Livingston County, including the village of Fowlerville, townships of Conway, Cohoctah, Deerfield, Hartland, Howell, Handy, Iosco, Unadilla, Oceola, Marion, and Tyrone; the city of Howell and part of the city of Fenton.

PROFESSIONAL In 1972, Hank returned home to Livingston County and independently started his veterinary practice, Kern Road Veterinary Clinic, P.C., which now includes eight veterinarians and provides equine and small animal veterinary service to most of southeast and central Michigan.

Rep. Vaupel has been very involved in the local community. Some of his community leadership includes Handy Township Supervisor, Secretary for the Village of Fowlerville DDA, Board Member of the Fowlerville Area Fire Authority, service on the EDC of Livingston County as well as Church Council President at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

EDUCATION Hank earned bachelor and doctorate degrees in veterinary medicine from Michigan State University.

After college, Hank proudly served as a Captain in the United States Army from 1968-1971.

PERSONAL Hank and his wife Cathy have been happily married for 47 years. They have two grown sons, Matthew, an electrical engineer, and Zachary, an orthopedic surgeon. They also have three grandchildren.

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Senate District 47 Livingston County (part) Cohoctah Township Conway Township Deerfield Township Fenton city (part) Handy Township Hartland Township Howell city Howell Township Iosco Township Marion Township Oceola Township Tyrone Township Unadilla Township

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 47 MediLodge of Howell MediLodge of Livingston Quality Care of Howell Vista Springs - Howell

Howell Howell Howell Howell

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Michigan House of Representatives District 97 State Representative Jason Wentworth - Republican Committees: Select Committee on Reducing Care Insurance Rates (Chair), Ways and Means, Legislative Council Office Address 251 Capitol Bldg.

Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address 251 Capitol Bldg.

P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-8962 Email: JasonWentworth@house.mi.gov

Biography for State Representative Jason Wentworth DISTRICT State Rep. Jason Wentworth was first elected in November 2016 to the Michigan House to represent the residents of Clare, Gladwin, Arenac and part of Osceola County including Evart city and the townships of Evart, Hersey, Highland, Marion, Middle Branch, Orient, Osceola, Sherman and Sylvan.

EDUCATION Wentworth graduated from Farwell High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Public Safety from St. Petersburg College in Florida and his master’s degree in Leadership from Central Michigan University.

PROFESSIONAL Wentworth joined the United States Army after graduating high school in 2001. He spent five years as a military police officer and completed a tour in South Korea. After his military service, Wentworth worked in law enforcement in both the private and public sector. Prior to being elected, he was the East Central Michigan Regional Coordinator for the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

PERSONAL Married for 13 years, Wentworth and his wife have three daughters and live in Clare. They attend Brown Corners Church.

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Senate District 97 Clare County Gladwin County Osceola County (part) Evart city Evart Township Hersey Township Highland Township Marion Township Middle Branch Township Orient Township Osceola Township Sherman Township Sylvan Township

HCAM/MCAL Members in District 97 Eden Fields Assisted Living Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Community Gladwin Pines Nursing & Rehab Center Huron Woods Nursing Center MediLodge of Clare MediLodge of Sterling North Woods Nursing Center Aaron Woods Pioneer Golden Estates

Standish Gladwin Gladwin Kawkawlin Clare Sterling Farwell Clare

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