David E. Rutledge facts for kids
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David E. Rutledge
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Rep. Rutledge addressing a town hall meeting
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 54th district |
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| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Alma Wheeler Smith |
| Succeeded by | Ronnie Peterson |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gerri Rutledge |
| Alma mater | Tennessee State University |
David E. Rutledge is a former state representative from Michigan. A state representative is someone elected by people in a specific area to speak for them in the state government. Mr. Rutledge represented the 54th House District. This district includes Ypsilanti Township and other parts of Washtenaw County.
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About David Rutledge
David Rutledge is married to Geraldine Simmons Rutledge. They have two children together. He went to Tennessee State University and studied political science. This means he learned about how governments work.
After college, he worked on many important groups and committees in Washtenaw County. These groups help make decisions for the local community.
What Did He Do as a Representative?
As a state representative, David Rutledge worked on many important issues. He helped create new laws and discussed ideas to improve life for people in Michigan.
Helping His Community
During his time in office, Representative Rutledge focused on several key areas. He worked on plans to help homeowners. He also helped protect school districts. This means making sure schools had the support they needed. He also worked to stop violence among teenagers.
Important Votes
In March 2011, Representative Rutledge disagreed with a new law. This law would have lowered the money given to Michigan workers who lost their jobs. This money is called unemployment benefits. He voted against the law, but it still passed and was signed by the Governor.
