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Cherry, John D. (D)

Office: N898 HOB Term: Second Phone: (517) 373-7515 Email: JohnCherry@house.mi.gov Home Address: 1025 Kensington Ave., Flint, MI 48503 Website: https://housedems.com/cherry Seat Number: 81 Standing Committees: Government Operations(VC), Energy, Commerce & Tourism (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Cherry was first elected to the House on Nov. 6, 2018 when he defeated Republican Patrick DUVENDECK by securing 72.3 percent of the Vote.

Cherry, the son of former Lt. Gov. John CHERRY and former Rep. Pam FARIS came out on top of a six-candidate primary field when he secured 46.8 percent of the August primary vote.

In 2020, Cherry earned his second term by running unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeating GOP nominee Bryan LUTZ by a 68.8% to 31.1% margin.  

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rep. Cherry worked in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Office of Science and Policy. He later moved to the DNR's grants management staff and was promoted to the departments performance management coordinator in 2011.

He started a small business alongside his wife, Teresa.

To read MIRS biography of Rep. Cherry, click here.

EDUCATION

He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in natural resources and environment before returning to receive his Masters of Public Policy.

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 HB 4050  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Public Records, Exempts certain data relating to location of game from freedom of information act requests.
(Status: 06/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 4298  - MOBILE HOMES, Other, This bill establishes a process, requirements, and fee structure for licensing a mobile home park. The bill establishes penalties for unlicensed mobile home parks. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4300'21, HB 4299'21, HB 4303'21, HB 4301'21, HB 4304'21, HB 4302'21
(Status: 05/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4436  - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, Hearings, Provide for appeal process for recipient of improperly paid unemployment benefits.
(Status: 03/04/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES AND TALENT )

 HB 4439  - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, Other, Require review of computer system algorithms and logic formulas used by the unemployment security agency by an independent computer expert.
(Status: 03/04/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES AND TALENT )

 HB 4600  - GAMING, Horse Racing, Updates references to horse racing law of 1995 in 1951 PA 90. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4599'21
(Status: 05/12/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE )

 HB 4678  - HEALTH, Screening, Requires screening minors for lead poisoning at intervals determined by the department of health and human services by rule, and require documentation of screening in certificate of immunization. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5474d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4679'21
(Status: 04/21/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 4729  - PROPERTY, Recording, This bill states that record reproduction requests should be complied with by the register of deeds based on what the requestor chooses. If a medium by which the requestor chooses to have the record reproduced is unavailable to the register of deeds, then the register of deeds shall at the option of the requestor, furnish the record in the format in which it is maintained or in paper format.
(Status: 04/29/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 5208  - VETERANS, Other, Make certain references in the veterans' military pay act gender neutral.
(Status: 07/01/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HR 0059  - A resolution to support President Joe Biden's efforts to strengthen U.S. supply chains and urge continued action to address the semiconductor shortage., A resolution to support President Joe Biden's efforts to strengthen U.S. supply chains and urge continued action to address the semiconductor shortage.
(Status: 03/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HR 0075  - Centennial anniversary of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, A resolution to recognize March 30, 2021, as the centennial anniversary of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
(Status: 03/25/2021 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 HR 0133  - A resolution to reaffirm that the University of Michigan includes the satellite campuses of Dearborn and Flint, and the Board of Regents has an obligation under the Michigan Constitution to provide students at each campus with equitable resources and opportunities., A resolution to reaffirm that the University of Michigan includes the satellite campuses of Dearborn and Flint, and the Board of Regents has an obligation under the Michigan Constitution to provide students at each campus with equitable resources and opportunities.
(Status: 06/22/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

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