David E. Rutledge | |
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Rep. Rutledge addressing a town hall meeting | |
Member of the
Michigan House of Representatives from the 54th district | |
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Alma Wheeler Smith |
Succeeded by | Ronnie Peterson |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Gerri Rutledge |
Alma mater | Tennessee State University |
David E. Rutledge is a former state representative, who represented the 54th House District ( Ypsilanti Township). [1]
Michigan's 54th House district covers the eastern portion of Washtenaw County, and includes Superior Township and Ypsilanti Township, as well as the City of Ypsilanti. [2]
Rutledge is married to Geraldine Simmons Rutledge and the couple have two children. He graduated from Tennessee State University with a degree in political science and has served on several boards and commissions in his locality of Washtenaw County. [3]
During the first several months of tenure, Representative Rutledge has either introduced or participated in discussions and legislation to aid homeowners, protect school districts, and combat teen violence. [4]
In March 2011, Rutledge opposed legislation that would lower unemployment benefits to Michigan workers who have been displaced. The law was signed by Governor Rick Snyder after a 65-44 vote in the House. [5]
David E. Rutledge | |
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Rep. Rutledge addressing a town hall meeting | |
Member of the
Michigan House of Representatives from the 54th district | |
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Alma Wheeler Smith |
Succeeded by | Ronnie Peterson |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Gerri Rutledge |
Alma mater | Tennessee State University |
David E. Rutledge is a former state representative, who represented the 54th House District ( Ypsilanti Township). [1]
Michigan's 54th House district covers the eastern portion of Washtenaw County, and includes Superior Township and Ypsilanti Township, as well as the City of Ypsilanti. [2]
Rutledge is married to Geraldine Simmons Rutledge and the couple have two children. He graduated from Tennessee State University with a degree in political science and has served on several boards and commissions in his locality of Washtenaw County. [3]
During the first several months of tenure, Representative Rutledge has either introduced or participated in discussions and legislation to aid homeowners, protect school districts, and combat teen violence. [4]
In March 2011, Rutledge opposed legislation that would lower unemployment benefits to Michigan workers who have been displaced. The law was signed by Governor Rick Snyder after a 65-44 vote in the House. [5]