Jeff Irwin (politician)
Jeff Irwin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Rebekah Warren |
| Succeeded by | Yousef Rabhi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 19, 1977 Petoskey, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathryn |
| Children | Two |
| Residence | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Website | Rep. Jeff Irwin |
Jeff Irwin (born June 19, 1977)[1] was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 53rd district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Career
Irwin was a commissioner in Washtenaw County, Michigan for a decade, before winning election to the Michigan House in 2011.[2] Irwin served as chairman of the campaign committee of the Michigan House Democrats in 2012. Irwin sees education at the top priority in his caucus. Irwin also supports no-reason absentee voting and early voting.[3]
In 2013, Irwin introduced a bill that would fully decriminalize marijuana,[4] and sponsored legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in Michigan, recognize same-sex marriages that were licensed in other states, and reverse the state's ban on extending health benefits to domestic partners of public employees.[5]
References
- ^ "State Representative JEFF IRWIN" (PDF). Michigan Legislature.
- ^ "House Calls: Michigan State Representative Jeff Irwin Talks About Tenure Reform". A2Politico. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ Stanton, Ryan J. (November 16, 2012). "Q&A: Jeff Irwin offers his take on Washtenaw County's prospects with 4 Democrats in the Michigan House". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ Stanton, Ryan J. (February 8, 2013). "Ann Arbor legislator working on effort to decriminalize marijuana in Michigan". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ Stanton, Ryan J. (June 24, 2013). "Irwin and Zemke sponsoring legislation to allow same-sex marriage in Michigan". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 2013-06-25.