Richard Steenland
Richard Steenland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Chirkun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 or 1962 (age 63–64) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Roseville, Michigan |
| Education | Macomb Community College Oakland University |
| Website | Rich Steenland |
Richard M. Steenland (born 1961 or 1962) is an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 22nd district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.
He lost renomination in 2022.[1]
Early life and education
Steenland was born around 1962 in Roseville, Michigan.[2] In 1979, Steenland graduated from Carl Brablec High School. In 1992, he earned an associate degree from Macomb Community College.[3] He also graduated from Oakland University, where he majored in human resources.[4]
Career
Steenland has worked for Macomb County, Michigan in a number of positions since 1983, including as in the juvenile court, a judicial aide in the Friend of the Court and the Court Administrator's Office, and as in the tax collection department of the Macomb County Treasurer's Office.[2] Steenland served on the Roseville City Council from 1993 to 2007. Steenland served as Roseville City Clerk from 2007 until his resignation in 2020.[5] On November 3, 2020, Steenland was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he has represented the 22nd district since January 1, 2021.[3][6]
Personal life
Richard Steenland was married to Judge Catherine Steenland. The couple had three children together. They divorced in 2017.[7] Richard has served with the Knights of Columbus. Richard is Catholic.[3]
References
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=473936
- ^ a b "Incumbent Hertel wins Democratic primary for 18th District state House". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Richard Steenland". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Candidates square off for 22nd District state House seat". C&G Newspapers. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Roseville selects new city clerk". C&G Newspapers. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Roseville clerk elected to Michigan House of Representatives". C&G Newspapers. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Retired Roseville judge Catherine Steenland found dead in her home". The Macomb Daily. Retrieved March 15, 2021.