Richard LeBlanc
Richard LeBlanc | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn S. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Sarah Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ferndale, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cheryl LeBlanc |
Richard LeBlanc (born September 1, 1958) was a Democratic member of the Michigan State House of Representatives. In 2006 he was elected to represent Michigan's 18th State House District, which is located in Wayne County and includes the entire city of Westland. Prior to serving in the State House, LeBlanc served as a Westland City Councilman.
Early life
LeBlanc was born in Michigan on September 1, 1958. He worked for the Ford Motor Company and he was a member of the law enforcement for the cities of Westland. He was a police officer for the city of Canton. He resides in Westland with his wife, Cheryl LeBlanc, and has two sons named Rick and Jeff. They are Roman Catholic.
Political career
LeBlanc served as an officer and trustee for Wayne/Westland Community Schools, Board of Education from 1992 to 1995. He was elected to the Westland City Council, where he served from 1995 to 2001 and 2003 to 2006. In 2006 he filed to run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Glenn S. Anderson, who ran successfully for the Michigan State Senate. LeBlanc won easily in the heavily Democratic 18th District, which is located in Wayne County and includes the Detroit suburb of Westland. In the House, LeBlanc sits on the powerful Appropriations Committee and was Chairman of the Michigan State Police and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.