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'''Glenn S. Anderson''' (born February 8, 1954) is a politician from the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. He is a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan Senate]], representing the 6th District since 2007 and currently serving as the Assistant Minority Floor Leader. His district includes [[Garden City, Michigan|Garden City]], [[Livonia, Michigan|Livonia]], [[Redford Township, Michigan|Redford Township]], and [[Westland, Michigan|Westland]]. Previously he was a member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] from 2001 to 2006. In the [[United States House of Representatives elections, 2012|2012 election]], Anderson challenged [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] member [[John Conyers]] in a [[primary election]], after Conyers lost part of his district to [[redistricting]] after the [[2010 United States Census|2010 U.S. Census]]<ref>{{cite news |title=State Senator Glenn Anderson takes on Congressman John Conyers for Congress next year |author=Jack Lessenberry |url=http://michiganradio.org/post/state-senator-glenn-anderson-takes-congressman-john-conyers-congress-next-year |newspaper=Michigan Radio |date=November 29, 2011 |accessdate=January 20, 2012}}}</ref>. |
'''Glenn S. Anderson''' (born February 8, 1954) is a politician from the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. He is a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan Senate]], representing the 6th District since 2007 and currently serving as the Assistant Minority Floor Leader. His district includes [[Garden City, Michigan|Garden City]], [[Livonia, Michigan|Livonia]], [[Redford Township, Michigan|Redford Township]], and [[Westland, Michigan|Westland]]. Previously he was a member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] from 2001 to 2006. In the [[United States House of Representatives elections, 2012|2012 election]], Anderson challenged [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] member [[John Conyers]] in a [[primary election]], after Conyers lost part of his district to [[redistricting]] after the [[2010 United States Census|2010 U.S. Census]]<ref>{{cite news |title=State Senator Glenn Anderson takes on Congressman John Conyers for Congress next year |author=Jack Lessenberry |url=http://michiganradio.org/post/state-senator-glenn-anderson-takes-congressman-john-conyers-congress-next-year |newspaper=Michigan Radio |date=November 29, 2011 |accessdate=January 20, 2012}}}</ref>. |
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Anderson lives in Westland with his wife Gail, where they have lived |
Anderson lives in Westland with his wife Gail, where they have lived for almost 30 years. They have two adult children, Melissa and Kyle, and two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Logan.<ref name=MichManual>{{cite book |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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Before entering public service, Anderson was employed by [[Ford Motor Company]] and has been a member of the [[United Auto Workers|UAW]] since 1972. He has also been a licensed [[Realtor]] since 1979. Prior to his election to the Senate, Anderson represented Michigan’s 18th District in the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] for six years. Before beginning his tenure in the legislature, Anderson served as Councilman for the City of Westland for nine years. |
Before entering public service, Anderson was employed by [[Ford Motor Company]] and has been a member of the [[United Auto Workers|UAW]] since 1972. He has also been a licensed [[Realtor]] since 1979. Prior to his election to the Senate, Anderson represented Michigan’s 18th District in the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] for six years. Before beginning his tenure in the legislature, Anderson served as Councilman for the City of Westland for nine years. |
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Despite 2010 being a disasterous year for Democrats, which resulted in the loss of the Michigan House and the Governor's office to Republicans, Anderson doubled his margin of victory from 2006. (2006: 52%-48%, 2010: 56%-44%) |
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Over the years Senator Anderson has been active in a number of local organizations including the Churchill High School PTA, Western Wayne NAACP, Westland Jaycees, Goodfellows, Rouge River Rescue, and Westland Hockey Association. Anderson was chosen as “Legislator of the Year” by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and has been recognized by numerous organizations for his legislative work including the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, and the Michigan Municipal League. Anderson is also an alumnus of the National Conference of State Legislator’s BILLD and Toll Fellowships. |
Over the years Senator Anderson has been active in a number of local organizations including the Churchill High School PTA, Western Wayne NAACP, Westland Jaycees, Goodfellows, Rouge River Rescue, and Westland Hockey Association. Anderson was chosen as “Legislator of the Year” by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and has been recognized by numerous organizations for his legislative work including the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, and the Michigan Municipal League. Anderson is also an alumnus of the National Conference of State Legislator’s BILLD and Toll Fellowships. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
Revision as of 20:31, 25 November 2012
Glenn S. Anderson | |
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Member of the Michigan Senate from the 6th district | |
Assumed office 2007 | |
Preceded by | Laura Toy |
Personal details | |
Born | Carthage, Tennessee | February 8, 1954
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Gail |
Profession | realtor and auto worker |
Glenn S. Anderson (born February 8, 1954) is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He is a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 6th District since 2007 and currently serving as the Assistant Minority Floor Leader. His district includes Garden City, Livonia, Redford Township, and Westland. Previously he was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006. In the 2012 election, Anderson challenged U.S. House of Representatives member John Conyers in a primary election, after Conyers lost part of his district to redistricting after the 2010 U.S. Census[1].
Anderson lives in Westland with his wife Gail, where they have lived for almost 30 years. They have two adult children, Melissa and Kyle, and two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Logan.[2][3]
Political career
Before entering public service, Anderson was employed by Ford Motor Company and has been a member of the UAW since 1972. He has also been a licensed Realtor since 1979. Prior to his election to the Senate, Anderson represented Michigan’s 18th District in the Michigan House of Representatives for six years. Before beginning his tenure in the legislature, Anderson served as Councilman for the City of Westland for nine years.
Over the years Senator Anderson has been active in a number of local organizations including the Churchill High School PTA, Western Wayne NAACP, Westland Jaycees, Goodfellows, Rouge River Rescue, and Westland Hockey Association. Anderson was chosen as “Legislator of the Year” by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and has been recognized by numerous organizations for his legislative work including the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, and the Michigan Municipal League. Anderson is also an alumnus of the National Conference of State Legislator’s BILLD and Toll Fellowships.
References
- ^ Jack Lessenberry (November 29, 2011). "State Senator Glenn Anderson takes on Congressman John Conyers for Congress next year". Michigan Radio. Retrieved January 20, 2012.}
- ^ Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. 2006. p. 129. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. Retrieved 2007-06-29.
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External links
- Michigan Senate - Glenn S. Anderson official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Glenn Anderson (MI) profile
- Follow the Money - Glenn S Anderson
- Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus
- Michigan Liberal - SD06