Buzz Thomas
From Ballotpedia
Samuel Buzz Thomas has been a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate since 2002. Thomas was re-elected in November of 2006 with his term expiring in 2010. Thomas currently serves as the Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate. Before becoming a Senator, Thomas served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002.
Thomas has had extensive political experience before becoming an elected official. Thomas began his political career as a Senior Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Barbara Rose Collins and served as the Detroit Area Campaign Manager for Bob Carr in his unsuccessful Senate run in 1994. Thomas also had private sector experience working as a Construction Manager for Parkside Building Company and Avis Tech Park Partners.
Thomas graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with his Bachelor's degree.
Committee Assignments
Thomas serves on these committees:
- Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Democratic Ranking Member
- Energy Policy and Public Utilities
- Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies[1].
District 4
Thomas represents Michigan Senate District 4. District 4 includes the North and a part of the Central neighborhoods of the City of Detroit[2].
Personal
Thomas is single and resides in Detroit, Michigan.
External links
- Official Michigan State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1996
- Voting record from Michigan Votes
- Sen. Buzz Thomas's website
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