Raymond Basham
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Raymond Basham has been a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate since 2002. Basham was re-elected in November of 2006 with his term expiring in 2010. Basham is term-limited in 2010. Basham was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1997 via a special election. Basham served in the Michigan House of Representatives until 2002. Basham also had extensive experience serving in local government for the Detroit suburb of Taylor. Basham served on Taylor's Water Commission from 1984 to 1985 before becoming the City's Constable from 1985 to 1989. Basham also served on the Taylor City Council from 1989 to 1997 with the last four years of his council term on the City's Planning Commission from 1993 to 1997.
Basham attended college at Henry Ford, Schoolcraft, and Wayne County Community Colleges along with Wayne State and Western Michigan. Basham worked for the Ford Motor Company as a skilled tradesperson from 1969 to 1997 and served on the bargaining unit of UAW Local 245 from 1976 till his retirement in 1997. Basham was also a part-time Police Officer from 1979 to 1984 along with serving on active duty on the US Air Force from 1962 to 1966.
Committee Assignments
Basham serves on these committees:
- Judiciary
- Local, Urban and State Affairs
- Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Democratic Ranking Member
- Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
- Transportation Democratic Ranking Member[1].
District 8
Basham represents Michigan Senate District 8. District 8 includes the East Detroit suburbs of Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Riverview, Southgate, Taylor, and Wynadotte[2].
Personal
Raymond is married to Iva Basham. They have two children and reside in Taylor, Michigan.
External links
- Official Michigan State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Voting record from Michigan Votes
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