Lee Chatfield
Lee Chatfield | |
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Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Tom Leonard |
Speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 11, 2017 – January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Tom Leonard |
Succeeded by | Jason Wentworth |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 107th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Frank Foster |
Succeeded by | John Damoose (elect) |
Personal details | |
Born | May 25, 1988 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Stephanie Chatfield |
Children | 5 |
Education | Northland International University (BA) Liberty University (MPA) |
Occupation | Educator, politician |
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Lee Roberson Chatfield (born May 25, 1988) is an American educator and politician serving as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Chatfield, a Republican from Levering, is in his third term as state representative from the 107th House district.[1]
Education
He has a bachelor's degree from Northland International University, and master's degree in public policy from Liberty University.[2]
Career
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Before his election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014, Lee was a high school teacher, coach and athletic director at Northern Michigan Christian Academy.[3]
Chatfield was re-elected to the state Legislature in 2016 with 67 percent of the vote,[3] and in 2018, with over 58 percent of the vote.
Firearms security violation
On July 15, 2018, Chatfield attempted to bring a loaded, unregistered handgun onto a commercial flight at Pellston Regional Airport.[4] He was fined $250 for failure to register his handgun, which he had purchased in December 2015.[5] He also paid a $1,960 fine from the Transportation Security Administration.[6] Chatfield had previously introduced a bill in the Michigan House of Representatives to make handgun registration voluntary.[7]
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Allegations related to Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot
On October 10, 2020, in a series of tweets directed at Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Chatfield questioned why members of the state legislature were not informed of the kidnapping and assassination plot against the governor, saying that members of the legislature and others on the State Capitol grounds may have also been at risk from violent actions. Zack Pohl, communications director for Whitmer, countered that Chatfield's father had organized a rally against the governor on the same day that the plot was revealed.[8] Similar rallies against the governor's COVID-19 public health actions had included two of the accused conspirators involved in the kidnapping plot, as confirmed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel via photographic evidence from a rally on April 30.[9]
Role in 2020 presidential election
The New York Times reported that Chatfield, along with state senator Mike Shirkey, agreed to meet with President Donald Trump on November 20, 2020, against a backdrop of attempts by Trump and his campaign to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.[10] Paul Mitchell, the US Representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district, suspecteded that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the appointment of pro-Trump electors to the US Electoral College.[11] However, Chatfield later issued a statement refusing to interfere in the results of the state election. [12]
Personal life
Lee married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie (Zondervan), and they have four sons and one daughter.
References
- ^ http://gophouse.org. "Lee Chatfield, District 107 - Michigan House Republicans". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
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- ^ "Lee Chatfield for State Representative". Lee Chatfield for State Representative. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ a b "Lee Chatfield for State Representative". Lee Chatfield for State Representative. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- ^ szucker@petoskeynews.com, Steve Zucker (231) 439-9346. "Chatfield detained at airport after loaded gun found in carry-on". Petoskey News-Review.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Oosting, Jonathan. "Michigan House speaker pays $1,960 fine for gun incident at airport". Detroit News.
- ^ "Rep. Chatfield introduces bill to eliminate pistol registration mandate". Michigan House Republicans. April 27, 2017.
- ^ "Chatfield calls out Whitmer for not informing lawmakers of alleged plot". The Detroit News. 10 October 2020. Archived from the original on October 11, 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ Rambaran, Vandana (9 October 2020). "Suspects in Whitmer plot photographed with long guns at Michigan Capitol". Fox News. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ Haberman, Maggie; Rutenberg, Jim; Corasaniti, Nick; Epstein, Reid J. (November 20, 2020). "Trump Targets Michigan in His Ploy to Subvert the Election" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Burke, Craig Mauger and Melissa Nann. "Top GOP state lawmakers set to visit White House amid election fight". The Detroit News.
- ^ https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2020/12/14/gop-leader-chatfield-says-states-electoral-college-must-vote-for-biden-or-we-would-lose-our-country-forever
External links
- Official website
(Michigan House Republicans)
- Early Literacy, Teacher Evaluations Bills Clear State House (Michigan Radio)
- State Rep. Chatfield Co-sponsors Bill to Address Dark Store Issue (UPMatters.org)
- Bill Proposes Regulations for Textile Donation Bins (Lansing State Journal)
- Rep. Chatfield Climbs the 'Mighty Mac' (Sault Ste. Marie Evening News)
- Chatfield bill Would Shift Existing Revenues to Roads (Petoskey News)
- Chatfield Maple Syrup Bill Could Boost Industry (UpNorthLIve.com)
- Michigan's Growing Maple Syrup Industry Remains Largely Untapped (Channel4News)
- Gov. Rick Snyder Christens Shepler's 'Miss Margy' Ferry (MLive)
- "Jig is Up on Tax Credits" (Detroit Free Press)
- Michigan House Tries To Ward Off Budget-Busting MEGA Extension (MLive)
- Cut River Bridge Renamed in Honor of Fallen Navy SEAL (Petoskey News)
- First of series of Meetings Held Regarding O'Neal Lake Dam Fix (Petoskey News)
- Cheboygan Resident Proposes I-75 Loop in Indian River (Cheboygan Daily Tribune)
- Twelve Bill Package for Road Fixes Introduced in House (Detroit Free Press)
- What You Need to Know Before Voting on Proposal One (UpNorthLive.com)
- Proposal 1 Opponents Rally at Michigan Capitol (MLive)
- The Great Bake Sale Debate Nears an End (MLive)