LaTanya Garrett
| LaTanya Garrett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Stallworth III |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Detroit, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Wayne County Community College |
| Website | Official website |
LaTanya Garrett is a Democratic politician from Michigan currently representing the 7th District in the Michigan House of Representatives after being elected in November 2014.[1][2]
Personal life
She lives in Detroit with her husband and two children.[1]
Education and Early Career
Garrett attended schools in the Detroit area, and graduated from Henry Ford High School, Life Support Training Institute, and Wayne County Community College. As of January 2015, she is finalizing a bachelor's degree in medical case management from Davenport University.[1]
Garrett has worked as a community activist and on several political campaigns. She has also worked as a licensed first responder, and is a small business owner.[1]
Political career
Garrett was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014. She took office in January 2015, and was asked by Democratic Floor Leader Sam Singh to serve as one of his Assistant Democratic Floor Leaders.[3]
Committees (2015-2016)[1]
- Agriculture
- Energy
- Commerce and Trade
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Rep. LaTanya Garrett's Biography". Michigan House Democrats. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
- ↑ "2014 Live Michigan election results: State House Districts 1-110". MLive. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ↑ "2015-2016 House Democratic Caucus Leadership". housedems.com.