Henry Yanez (born August 28, 1957) is an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 25th district from 2013 to 2019.[1]
Henry Yanez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Switalski |
| Succeeded by | Nate Shannon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1957 Madison Heights, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jane Yanez |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Oakland Community College (AS) |
| Website | Council website Campaign website |
Early life and education
editYanez was raised in Madison Heights, Michigan. He earned an Associate of Science degree in fire science and fire-fighting from Oakland Community College.[2]
Career
editYanez worked in that city as a firefighter and paramedic[3] before his election to the state house. He previously ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives against Candice Miller in 2010.[4]
Following his term limited time in the Michigan House of Representatives, Yanez was appointed to the Sterling Heights City Council to fill a vacant seat on January 15, 2019, by Mayor Mike Taylor. Yanez then ran in the 2019 general election and was elected to the seat for the full, two-year term.[5]
Personal life
editYanez lives in Sterling Heights.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Kerry undecided on delaying nomination". USA Today. May 21, 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ "Staff Directory • Sterling Heights, MI • CivicEngage". www.sterling-heights.net. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "Sterling Heights firefighter to announce run for Michigan House seat". AP, cited by MLive. February 19, 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Macomb County's Candice Miller wins 5th term in U.S. House of Representatives". Associated Press, cited at MLive. November 2, 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ "Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website". www.sterling-heights.net. Retrieved 2021-01-29.