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Alex Garza
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| 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, MI USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Taylor, Michigan |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan–Dearborn Baker College |
| Website | Alex For Michigan |
Alex Avery Garza, born on February 13, 1994, is a politician from the Democratic Party. He has served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
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Alex Garza's Political Journey
Alex Garza has been involved in politics for a while. He started his public service before becoming a State Representative.
Early Steps in Local Government
Garza was elected to the Taylor City Council. This group helps make decisions for the city of Taylor. He served on the council in 2013 and again in 2018.
His election in 2013 was a big moment for Taylor. It was the first time a person of color held a local office there.
Helping Other Leaders
Before joining the City Council, Alex Garza also worked as a Legislative Aide. This means he helped other important politicians, like Stephanie Chang and Rashida Tlaib. He supported them in their work for the people.
Leading the City Council
From 2017 until 2019, Garza was the Mayor Pro-Tem of the Taylor City Council. This role means he could act as mayor if the actual mayor was not available.
Serving in the State House
In 2019, Alex Garza became a State Representative for Michigan. This is a very important job where he helps make laws for the entire state. When he was elected, he was the youngest Latino person ever to serve in the state house.
Future Plans
In 2021, Alex Garza shared his plan to run for mayor of Taylor. This shows his continued interest in serving his community.
