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Alex Garza
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| Member of the Wayne County Commission from the 14th district |
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| Assumed office January 4, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Raymond Basham |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 12th district |
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| In office January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Erika Geiss |
| Succeeded by | James DeSana (redistricting) |
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| Born | February 13, 1994 Detroit, Michigan USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Amira Garza |
| Residence | Taylor, Michigan |
| Education | University of Michigan–Dearborn Baker College |
| Website | Alex For Michigan |
Alex Avery Garza (born February 13, 1994) is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Since January 2024, he has been serving on the Wayne County Commission. Before this, he was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023.
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Alex Garza's Early Political Career
Alex Garza started his political journey early. In 2013, he was elected to the Taylor City Council. He served on the council until 2018. This was a special moment because he was the first person of color to hold a local office in Taylor, Michigan.
Working as a Legislative Aide
During his time on the City Council, Alex Garza also worked as a legislative aide. He helped important politicians like Stephanie Chang and Rashida Tlaib. This experience taught him a lot about how laws are made.
Becoming Mayor Pro-Tem
From 2017 until 2019, Alex Garza served as the Mayor Pro-Tem of the Taylor City Council. This means he was like a vice-mayor, ready to step in if the mayor was unavailable. When he was elected to the state house in 2019, he was the youngest Latino ever to hold a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Serving in the Michigan House of Representatives
Alex Garza represented the 12th District in the Michigan House of Representatives. He served from January 2019 to January 2023. In this role, he helped make laws for the state of Michigan.
Current Role on the Wayne County Commission
In 2024, Alex Garza was appointed to the Wayne County Commission. He took over from Raymond Basham, who stepped down due to health reasons. As a Wayne County Commissioner, Alex Garza helps make decisions for Wayne County, which includes the city of Detroit and many surrounding communities.
External Links
- Alex Garza at housedems.com
- Alex Garza at ballotpedia.org
