Burton Leland
Burton Leland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wayne County Commission from the 6th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – February 25, 2018 | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Michael O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Tupac Hunter |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 13th district 2nd District (1981-92) | |
| In office January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Legel |
| Succeeded by | Triette Reeves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1948 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 2018 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rosanne |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan (M.S.W.) Wayne State University (B.S.) |
| Profession | Social worker |
Burton Leland (November 24, 1948 – February 25, 2018) was a Democratic politician from Michigan who served on the Wayne County Commission. He also served 24 years in both houses of the Michigan Legislature.[1][2][3]
While in the Michigan House of Representatives in 1986, Leland sponsored the state's Lemon Law.[4] Leland died from cancer on February 25, 2018.[5][6]
References
- ^ Wayne County Commission | Burton Leland (Dist. 6)
- ^ 2005-2006 Michigan Manual: State Senator Burton Leland
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Leland, Burton
- ^ Michigan Legislature: 87 PA 1986
- ^ Burton Leland-obituary
- ^ Former senator state rep. Burton Leland dies after battling cancer
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