Card image cap

Garnet Lewis' Biography

Contact Information

No contact information available.

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

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 Aging’s 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.

arrow_upward