David E. Rutledge

David E. Rutledge
Rep. Rutledge addressing a town hall meeting
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 54th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016
Preceded byAlma Wheeler Smith
Succeeded byRonnie Peterson
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGerri Rutledge
Alma materTennessee State University

David E. Rutledge is a former state representative, who represented the 54th House District (Ypsilanti Township).[1]

Michigan's 54th House district covers the eastern portion of Washtenaw County, and includes Superior Township and Ypsilanti Township, as well as the City of Ypsilanti.[2]

Personal life

Rutledge is married to Geraldine Simmons Rutledge and the couple have two children. He graduated from Tennessee State University with a degree in political science and has served on several boards and commissions in his locality of Washtenaw County.[3]

Legislative career

During the first several months of tenure, Representative Rutledge has either introduced or participated in discussions and legislation to aid homeowners, protect school districts, and combat teen violence.[4]

In March 2011, Rutledge opposed legislation that would lower unemployment benefits to Michigan workers who have been displaced. The law was signed by Governor Rick Snyder after a 65-44 vote in the House.[5]

References

  1. ^ "House Democratic Floor Leader David Rutledge".
  2. ^ "Michigan's 54th District | State Representative David Rutledge". Archived from the original on 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  3. ^ "Biography of David E. Rutledge". Archived from the original on 2011-02-13. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ^ "State Representative David Rutledge". Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  5. ^ Stanton, Ryan. "Rep. David Rutledge to Hold Coffee Hours, Speaks Out on Cuts to Unemployment Benefits". Ann Arbor. Retrieved 23 April 2011.