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Singh, Sam (D)

Office: 167 CB Term: old rep Phone: (517) 373-1786 Email: samsingh@house.mi.gov Home Address: 1837 Cricket Lane, East Lansing, MI 48823 Website: http://housedems.com/democratic-leader-sam-singh Seat Number: 57

POLITICAL CAREER

Three years after graduating from Michigan State University, Singh was elected at the age of 24 to the East Lansing City Council. He won re-election for two additional terms. In 2005, he was elected as the youngest mayor in the city's history. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Singh has worked as a senior consultant for the New Economic Initiative for Southeast Michigan and as a consultant for Public Policy Associates. Singh has also been president and CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. 

EDUCATION

He has a bachelor's degree in history from Michigan State University. 

PERSONAL

Singh is the Michigan House's first Indian-American member. His wife's name is Kerry. 

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Singh has served on the boards of more than 20 groups, including the Lansing Refugee Development Center, Capital Area United Way, the Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Political Leadership Program. 

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