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Woodrow Stanley

Representative Woodrow Stanley's Biography

Woodrow Stanley
Full Name: Woodrow Stanley
Office: State House (MI) - District 34, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Reta; 2 Children: Heather, Jasmine
Birth Date: 06/12/1950
Birth Place: Schlater, MS
Home City: Flint, MI
Religion: Christian
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Education

Attended, MPA, University of Michigan, Flint, 1985
BA, University of Michigan, Flint, 1973
AA, Mott Community College, 1971

Political Experience

Candidate, Michigan State Senate, District 27, 2013
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 5, 2012
Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2008-present
Chair, Genesee County, 2004-2008
Commissioner, Genesee County, 2004-2008
Vice Chair, Michigan Democratic Party, 1998-2002
Mayor, City of Flint, 1991-2002
Member, City Council, 2nd Ward, Flint, Michigan, 1983-1991

Current Legislative Committees

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Member, Board of Directors, Local Elected Officials, National Black Caucus
Member, Unification Task Force

Professional Experience

Consultant, Public Sector Network, 2002-present
Administrator, Human Investment Development Corporation, 1989-1991
Administrator, Greater Flint OIC, 1975-1989
Employment Counselor, Urban League, Flint, Michigan
Training Counselor, Urban League, Flint, Michigan

Organizations

Member, Board of Directors, National League of Cities, 1998-2001
President, Michigan Mayor Association, 1995
President, Michigan Municipal League, 1989-1990
Chair, Board of Health, Genesee County
Member, Board of Directors, McCree Theatre
Member, Michigan Association of Counties
Member, Michigan Association of Mayors
Member, Board of Directors, New Paths
Member, Board of Directors, Valley Area Agency on Aging
Member, Vernon Chapel AME

Additional Information

  • Favorite Movie:

    The Color Purple, Roots

  • Favorite Musician:

    Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Lauryn Hill, Maxwell, Jill Scott, India Arie, Musiq Soulchild, Marvin Gaye, Minnie Ripperton

  • Favorite TV Shows:

    Bill Maher, Law & Order (SVU, CI)

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Capitol Email
woodrowstanley@house.mi.gov

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Capitol
N798 House Office Building
Post Office Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Phone: 517-373-8808
Fax: 517-373-5997
Toll Free: 888-966-3034

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