Arlan Meekhof

Arlan B. Meekhof (born November 28, 1959) is an American Republican politician from Michigan formerly serving in the Michigan Senate and as that chamber's majority leader. He previously served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]

Arlan Meekhof
Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate
In office January 14, 2015 – January 1, 2019
Preceded by	Randy Richardville
Succeeded by	Mike Shirkey
Majority Floor Leader of the Michigan Senate
In office January 11, 2011 – January 1, 2015
Preceded by	Alan Cropsey
Succeeded by	Mike Kowall
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 30th district
In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2019
Preceded by	Wayne Kuipers
Succeeded by	Roger Victory
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 89th district
In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011
Preceded by	Barbara Vander Veen
Succeeded by	Amanda Price
Personal details
Born	(1959-11-28) November 28, 1959 Grand Haven, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Barb
Children	3
Education	Davenport University
Website	State Senate website (archived)

Arlan Meekhof has been a figure of controversy with the support of tax increases through the May 2015 Michigan proposal 1 tax increase as well as the October 2015 vote for fuel and registration tax/fee increase set to go in place January 2017.[2] He has also led the fight for the purchase of a new senate building.[3][4]

He endorsed Ohio governor John Kasich for president on September 19, 2015.[5]