Arlan Meekhof
Arlan B. Meekhof | |
|---|---|
| 15th Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Richardville |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne Kuipers |
| Majority Floor Leader of the Michigan Senate | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Cropsey |
| Succeeded by | Mike Kowall |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Vander Veen |
| Succeeded by | Amanda Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 28, 1959 Grand Haven, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barb |
| Children | Three |
| Residence | West Olive, Michigan |
| Website | State Sen. Arlan B. Meekhof |
Arlan B. Meekhof is a Republican politician from Michigan currently serving in the Michigan Senate and as that chamber's majority leader. He previously served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]
Legislative Record
Arlan Meekhof has been a figure of controversy with the support of tax increases through the May 2015 Michigan proposal 1 tax increase as well as the October 2015 vote for fuel and registration tax/fee increase set to go in place January 2017.[2] He has also led the fight for the purchase of a new senate building.[3][4]
Political Endorsements
Arlan Meekhof endorsed John Kasich for president on September 19, 2015.[5]
References
- ^ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Senator Arlan B. Meekhof
- ^ "Meekhof: The Senate is willing to fix our roads". Senator Arlan Meekhof.
- ^ West Michigan. "WEST MICHIGAN POLITICS: Scandal: State Overpaid MILLIONS For New #MeekhofSenateBuilding".
- ^ "Michigan Senate moving forward with plans to spend up to $70M on new office space". MLive.com.
- ^ "Michigan Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof endorses John Kasich for president". MLive.com.
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