Wendell Byrd
Wendell L. Byrd[1] is an American politician, businessman, and former accountant who has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2015.[2][3]
Wendell Byrd | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Olumba |
| Succeeded by | Shri Thanedar |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Davenport University (BS) |
| Website | Official website |
Education
Byrd earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting Development from the Detroit College of Business, now a part of Davenport University.[4]
Career
Before serving in the Legislature, Byrd worked as an accountant and tax auditor for the state of Michigan and as deputy comptroller of Ecorse, Michigan. He retired from the state after 28 years, and in 2013, was elected to the recently formed Detroit Police Commission. He is also a small business owner.[2]
Byrd currently sits on the House Commerce and Trade, Energy and Tax Policy Committees.
He was previously a candidate for the Michigan House in 1998, 2000, 2004, and 2006.[5]
References
- "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- "Rep. Wendell Byrds' Biography". Michigan House Democrats. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
- "2014 Live Michigan election results: State House Districts 1-110". MLive. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- "News From Rep. Byrd". housedems.com. 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- "Wendell Byrd's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2015-01-07.