Sarah Anthony
Sarah Anthony | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 68th district | |
| Assumed office November 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Schor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lansing, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University Western Michigan University |
| Website | Vote Sarah Anthony |
Sarah Anthony is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Anthony was born December 2, 1983 in Lansing, Michigan. Anthony has earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University and a Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University. She served as a legislative aide to Representative Joan Bauer and as deputy director of Michigan College Access Network. She has served as a member of Capital Area Michigan Works! Administrative Board, Capital Area United Way Community Investment Committee, Greater Lansing Food Bank Board; Lansing Economic Area Partnership Board; and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.[1]
Anthony was elected in 2012 to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. She was the youngest African-American woman to serve in on this board or on any board like it in the United States. Anthony is also the first African-American woman in Michigan's history to serve a partial term in the Michigan House of Representatives. [2]
References
- ^ Ammerman, Loanna E. (ed.). "House Biographies". Michigan Manual 2019-2020 (PDF). Lansing, Michigan: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. p. 181. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. ISSN 0091-1933. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Sarah Anthony". House Dems. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
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- African-American women in politics
- African-American state legislators in Michigan
- Politicians from Lansing, Michigan
- Central Michigan University alumni
- Western Michigan University alumni
- County commissioners in Michigan
- Members of the Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan Democrats
- Women state legislators in Michigan
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians