Michele Hoitenga
Michele Hoitenga (born July 26, 1969) is an American politician and energy consultant from Michigan. Hoitenga is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the District 102 since 2017.
Michele Hoitenga | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 102nd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Philip Potvin |
Personal details | |
Born | Cadillac, Michigan | July 26, 1969
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Phillip Hoitenga |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Energy consultant, politician |
Early life
Hoitenga graduated from Buckley High School.[1]
Education
Hoitenga graduated with a degree in Human Services from Baker College.[2]
Career
Hoitenga is a former Legislative assistant in Michigan. Hoitenga is an energy consultant.[2][3]
In 2013, Hoitenga became the mayor of Manton, Michigan until 2016.[2][4]
On November 8, 2016, Hoitenga won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 102. Hoitenga defeated Douglas Gabert with 69.05% of the votes.[5][1][6][4] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Hoitenga won the election, and continued serving District 102. Hoitenga defeated Dion Adams with 67.77% of the votes.[7] Hoitenga is the chair person of the Communications and Technology Committee.[2][3]
Personal life
Hoitenga's husband is Phillip Hoitenga, oil and gas consultant. They have two children. Hoitenga and her family live in Manton, Michigan.[2][4]
Controversy
On April 15th, 2020, during the COVID19 pandemic, Hoitenga participated in a protest where armed protesters crowded on the capital steps in violation of the governor's stay at home order and Federal guidelines recommending social distancing. Protestors demanded the stay-at-home order be lifted because of job losses [8]. At the time of the protest, the total confirmed deaths in Michigan had exceeded 1,900 [9] putting Michigan as the 4th most deadly state in the US and surpassing most countries in confirmed deaths [10]. Also in attendance were members of the right-wing hate group Proud Boys [11] as well as protesters who carried homemade swastika signs[12], and confederate flags. The event was partially organized and funded by the Michigan Freedom Fund. [13]
See also
References
- "Michele Hoitenga, District 102". Gophouse.org. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
- "Michelle Hoitenga's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- "Michelle Hoitenga (R-MI)". cqrcengage.com. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- Gullett, Liz (January 26, 2017). "MLC Capitol Spotlight: An Interview With Michele Hoitenga". mlcmi.ccom. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- Rath, Tim (2018-11-07). "UPDATE: Hoitenga wins big in 102nd State House race". News.pioneergroup.com. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
- "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- Allan Smith, "'Lock her up!': Anti-Whitmer coronavirus lockdown protestors swarm Michigan Capitol", NBC News, April 15, 2020
- Kyle Kaminski, "Another 150 COVID-19 deaths reported amid Capitol protest", "CityPulse", April 15, 2020
- "Coronavirus tracked: the latest figures as the pandemic spreads", Financial Times
- "Detmer Reposts Controversial Selfie, Defends Proud Boys", WHMI, April 16, 2020]
- Corrie Colf, "Lansing Demonstrators Protest Whitmer With Hitler Signs", The Jewish News, April 16, 2020
- Myah Ward, "Michigan protesters turn out against Whitmer’s strict stay-at-home order", Politico, April 15, 2020