Steve Tobocman
| Steve Tobocman | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
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In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Keith Stallworth |
| Succeeded by | Rashida Tlaib |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Steven Tobocman (born January 27, 1970) is a former politician from the state of Michigan. He was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives[1] until term limits forced him to give up his seat at the end of 2008. A Democrat, he represented the 12th district in Southwest Detroit. Tobocman was elected to be the Democratic Floor Leader for the 2007-2008 legislative session and voiced his support for Rashida Tlaib, as his successor.
Political career
Tobocman was elected in 2002, and in 2007, he was elected the Democratic Floor Leader, where he authored legislation dealing with illegal immigration (The Michigan Immigration Clerical Assistant Act).
Current Work
Since completing his time in elected office, Tobocman has served as the co-director of the Michigan Foreclosure Task Force, a 200-member network of foreclosure counseling agencies, community development corporations, legal services attorneys, neighborhood associations, local governments, statewide trade associations, and banks that work on the front lines of the foreclosure crisis in Michigan.
He co-directs the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University and spearheaded Global Detroit, a regional economic development strategy that looks at immigrants and internationals as a means of revitalizing metro Detroit’s economy. He is currently the Managing Partner of New Solutions Group, LLC.
References
- ↑ "Michigan Legislature getting 1st female Muslim". Fox News. 6 November 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2011.