Doug Geiss

Doug Geiss (born December 29, 1969) is an American politician from Michigan. Geiss is a former Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives.

Douglas A. Geiss
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byHoon-Yung Hopgood
Succeeded byErika Geiss
Constituency22nd district (2009–2012)
12th district (2013–2014)
Member of the Taylor City Council
In office
2001–2008
Personal details
Born (1969-12-29) December 29, 1969
Royal Oak, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseErika Geiss
Children2
ResidenceTaylor, Michigan
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
OccupationPolitician

Education

In 1992, Geiss earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from University of Michigan. In 2000, Geiss earned an MBA from University of Michigan.[1]

Career

In 2001, Geiss served the city council in Taylor, Michigan. In 2008, Geiss became a member of Michigan House of Representatives.[2][1]

In January 2013, Geiss, together with Rep. Dian Slavens, became the first Members to vote against the election or re-election of the Speaker of the House since the 1960s when he voted against the re-election of Jase Bolger to serve as Speaker for the 97th Legislature.[3]

Personal life

Geiss's wife is Erika Geiss. They have two children.[1]

References
  1. "Douglas Geiss's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  2. 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Douglas A. Geiss
  3. MIRS Capitol Capsule: 2 Dems Go Against Tradition, Bolger For Speaker (January 9, 2013) (Subscription Required)

External life
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