Thomas H. Brown (Michigan politician)

Thomas H. Brown (July 29, 1917 - August 24, 2002) was a Democratic politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives and as the first mayor of Westland, Michigan.

Thomas H. Brown
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 37th district
In office January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1982
Preceded by	Vincent J. Petitpren
Succeeded by	Edward E. Mahalak
1st Mayor of Westland
In office 1966–1969
Preceded by	City incorporated
Succeeded by	Eugene McKinney
Personal details
Born	(1917-07-29)July 29, 1917 Indiana
Died	August 24, 2002(2002-08-24) (aged 85)
Political party	Democratic
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army

A native of Indiana, Brown moved to Michigan and served in several elected offices in Nankin Township before the township was incorporated as the City of Westland. He was elected its first mayor.[1]

In 1970, Brown was elected to the first of six terms in the House, where he chaired the chamber's Towns and Counties Committee.[2]

Brown was member of the Lions, the Knights of Columbus, Amvets, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago which nominated Hubert H. Humphrey for President of the United States.[3]

Brown died of cancer on August 24, 2002, aged 85.[4]