Stacy Erwin Oakes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stacy Erwin Oakes
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 95th district
In office November 10, 2010 – December 31, 2014
Preceded by	Andy Coulouris
Succeeded by	Vanessa Guerra
Personal details
Born	(1973-05-19) May 19, 1973 (age 52) Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Michigan State University College of Law, Ferris State University
Profession	Real Estate Developer, Attorney
Committees	Agriculture, Judiciary, Transportation, Michigan Legislative Council
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Website	(Campaign Website) House of Representatives Website

Stacy Erwin Oakes, born on May 19, 1973, is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. She was a member of the Democratic Party. She served in the Michigan House of Representatives. There, she represented Michigan's 95th District. This area is in Saginaw County. It includes the cities of Saginaw and Zilwaukee. It also covers several townships like Bridgeport, Buena Vista, and Carrollton.

Stacy Erwin Oakes's Education Journey

Early Schooling in Saginaw

Stacy Erwin Oakes grew up in the Saginaw Public School District. She attended Houghton Elementary and Arthur Eddy Junior High. She then went to Saginaw High School, graduating in 1991.

College and Law School Studies

After high school, she earned a bachelor's degree. This degree was in criminal justice from Ferris State University. Later, she worked as a corrections officer. While working, she also earned her teaching certification.

Oakes continued her education and earned a law degree. She studied at Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. During her time at MSU, she also taught a class. This class was about rental housing.

Stacy Erwin Oakes's Career Path

Working in Education and Law

After getting her teaching certificate, Oakes taught in Saginaw. She taught at Central Middle and Saginaw High schools. She also coached girls' basketball.

After finishing law school, Oakes worked for the Michigan House of Representatives. She was a policy analyst, helping with important decisions. Later, she joined the Michigan Attorney General's office. She worked under both Jennifer Granholm and Mike Cox. In this role, she handled legal cases across Michigan.

Involvement in Development and Boards

In February 2010, Oakes was appointed to a special board. This was the Board of Trustees for the MSU College of Law. She also led a company called Erwin Properties, LLC. This company developed a housing project for seniors.

Stacy Erwin Oakes's Political Career

Becoming a State Representative

Stacy Oakes was elected as a State Representative in November 2010. This was a special election for the 95th District. She took over the seat from Andy Coulouris. He had decided not to run for another term.

Oakes started her work in the legislature in late 2010. She then won a full term of her own. This term began in January 2011.

Key Roles and Committees

In December 2011, Oakes appeared on a TV show. It was called Off the Record (WKAR TV series). The show discussed important state laws and her future plans.

Oakes served on several important committees. These included the House Agricultural Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. She also served on the Michigan Legislative Council. In August 2012, she joined the House Transportation Committee.

Supporting National Campaigns

In February 2012, Oakes joined the "Truth Team." This team was part of the Obama for America effort. Their goal was to promote President Barack Obama's achievements. They also aimed to hold other politicians accountable.

Reelection and Later Campaigns

On November 6, 2012, Oakes was reelected for a second term. She won with a large majority of the votes.

In 2014, Oakes ran for a Senate seat in Michigan's 32nd district. However, she was not successful in that election.

After Her Time in Politics

Working for the City of Flint

In April 2016, Stacy Oakes was appointed as the chief legal officer for the city of Flint. She felt it was important to help with the challenges facing Flint.

In January 2017, the city announced that Oakes was no longer in the role. The mayor stated there were differences in leadership. In April 2017, it was reported that Oakes filed a lawsuit. She claimed she was dismissed for disagreeing with certain actions.

Stacy Erwin Oakes's Personal Life

Stacy Oakes is the daughter of James and Maggie Erwin. She is the youngest of six sisters and has six brothers. She is married to Michael Oakes, who is also an attorney. They have two children, Michael II and Kingston. The family attends New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Saginaw.

Awards and Recognition

• 2012 Ruby Award

Election Results