Full Name:
L. 'Garn' Garnet Lewis
Gender:
Female
Family:
Married;
Birth Date:
08/30/1961
Birth Place:
Mildenhall, England
Home City:
Saugatuck, MI
Religion:
UCC
PhD, Higher Education Administration, University of North Texas, 1989-1992
MA, Educational Administration, Northern Michigan University, 1984-1986
BS, Animal Science, Truman State University, 1980-1983
Candidate, Michigan State Senate, District 26, 2018
Candidate, Michigan State Senate, District 32, 2014
Candidate, Michigan House of Representatives, District 98, 2008
No caucus information on file.
Business Manager, Vigano, LLC, 2003-present
Director of the Joint Legislative Campaign, Michigan Democratic Party
Associate Director of Professional Education, Central Michigan University, 2005-2009
Independent Consultant, Self-Employed, 2003-2005
Director of Institutional Research, Saginaw Valley State University, 2001-2003
Educational Research Consultant, State of Michigan, 1999-2001
Associate Vice President for Student Services, Tarleton State University, 1994-1999
Research Associate, University of Texas at Arlington, 1992-1994
Graduate Assistant, University of North Texas, 1989-1992
Residence Life Coordinator, University of California at Berkeley, 1987-1989
Hall Director, Northern Michigan University, 1983-1987
Member, City of Saugatuck Board of Review, 2015-present
Chair, City of Saugatuck Planning Commission, 2015-present
Member, Northern Michigan University Foundation Board, 2008-present
District Board Member, 4th Congressional District, Justice Caucus, 2005-present
Vice-Chair, 4th Congressional District Democrats
Member, Dow Events Center Board
Member, READ Association of Saginaw County
Member, Saginaw Area Fireworks
Volunteer, Saginaw County and City Elections
Member, Northern Michigan University Board of Control, 2009-2016
Member, Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees, 2009-2016
Chair, Northern Michigan University Board, 2012-2014
Corresponding Secretary, 4th Congrsssional District, 2006-2007
Member, Northern Michigan University Alumni Board of Directors, 2001-2007
President, Northern Michigan University Alumni Board of Directors, 2005-2007
President/Founding Organizer, Saginaw Area Democratic Club, 2005-2007
Vice President, Northern Michigan University Alumni Board of Directors, 2003-2005
Volunteer, Saginaw Commission on Aging, 2003-2005
Volunteer, Saginaw Commission on Agings Meals on Wheels, 2003-2005
Favorite Quote:
"Action is what separates a belief from an opinion." -Eboo Patel
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
It is time to stop balancing the state budget on the backs of our students, their parents, and teachers. The 98th district needs a representative that will keep the best interests of its constituents in mind and who will work collaboratively with all legislators to ensure that such needs are addressed in a professional manner.