Jim Townsend (Michigan politician)
Jim Townsend represented the 26th district in the Michigan House of Representatives from January 2011 until January 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Jim Townsend | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office 2011–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Marie Donigan |
| Succeeded by | Jim Ellison |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jennie |
| Children | Jack (b. 1998) and Will (b. 2000) |
| Residence | Royal Oak, Michigan |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina University of Michigan |
| Website | Rep. Jim Townsend |
Education
Townsend earned a B.A. in History from the University of North Carolina in 1988. He earned a dual MBA/MPP from the University of Michigan in 1997.[1]
In 2016, Townsend earned a JD from Wayne State University Law School.[2]
Career
Townsend was first elected to the state house in 2010. In explaining his reelection bid, Townsend stated, "I am running because the promise of a middle class life in Michigan is being broken for too many of our people. We need a state government that will stand up to special interests and invest in the public goods like education that are crucial to creating good-paying jobs for our people."[1]
In 2013, Townsend introduced legislation that called for universal background checks for gun buyers.[3]
Townsend has worked for Ford, and helped found the Michigan suburbs alliance.[1]
References
- Davids, Judy (29 July 2012). "Jim Townsend, Candidate for State Representative, House District 2". RoyalOak Patch. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- "Jim Townsend, Director, Levin Center at Wayne Law". wayne.edu. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- Davids, Judy (21 May 2013). "Rep. Jim Townsend Introduces Gun Safety Legislation". Royal Oak Patch. Retrieved 8 September 2013.