Mike Simpson (Michigan politician)
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Mike Simpson | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – December 18, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Leslie Mortimer |
| Succeeded by | Mike Shirkey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1962 Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 2009 (aged 47) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | politician |
| Website | Official House Website Myspace |
Mike Simpson (December 11, 1962 – December 18, 2009) was an American businessman and politician who served as the Michigan State Representative for the 65th district from 2007 until his death in 2009. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Mike Simpson received his high school diploma at Plymouth-Canton High School. After high school the Representative attended college for some time.[1]
Professional experience
Mike Simpson was a veteran who served in the United States Army Reserve from 1980–1986. After high school Simpson joined his family's business and was an entrepreneur and business owner until his death.[1]
Political experience
In 2006 Mike was elected state representative in Michigan's 65th house district after having run in the same district in 2004 and in US House District 7 in 2002.[1]
Organizations
He was a member of all five local business chambers in the 65th District; Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, Eaton Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce, Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Onsted Area Chamber of Commerce.
He was a member of the Brooklyn Area Kiwanis Club, the Michigan Farm Bureau, the American Legion Post 252, the National Rifle Association and the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 70.