David E. Rutledge

David E. Rutledge
Rep. Rutledge addressing a town hall meeting
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 54th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2011
Preceded by Alma Wheeler Smith
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Gerri Rutledge
Alma mater Tennessee State University

David E. Rutledge is a State Representative in the Michigan House of Representatives. He is serving his second term, representing Michigan's 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]

Personal life

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]

Legislative career

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]

References

  1. ↑ "House Democratic Floor Leader David Rutledge".
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  3. ↑ "Biography of David E. Rutledge".
  4. ↑ "State Representative David Rutledge". Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  5. ↑ Stanton, Ryan. "Rep. David Rutledge to Hold Coffee Hours, Speaks Out on Cuts to Unemployment Benefits". Ann Arbor. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
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