Wendell Byrd

Wendell L. Byrd[1] is an American politician, businessman, and former accountant who has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2015.[2][3]

Wendell Byrd
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 3rd district
In office
January 1, 2015  January 1, 2021
Preceded byJohn Olumba
Succeeded byShri Thanedar
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materDavenport University (BS)
WebsiteOfficial website

Education

Byrd earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting Development from the Detroit College of Business, now a part of Davenport University.[4]

Career

Before serving in the Legislature, Byrd worked as an accountant and tax auditor for the state of Michigan and as deputy comptroller of Ecorse, Michigan. He retired from the state after 28 years, and in 2013, was elected to the recently formed Detroit Police Commission. He is also a small business owner.[2]

Byrd currently sits on the House Commerce and Trade, Energy and Tax Policy Committees.

He was previously a candidate for the Michigan House in 1998, 2000, 2004, and 2006.[5]

References

  1. "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  2. "Rep. Wendell Byrds' Biography". Michigan House Democrats. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
  3. "2014 Live Michigan election results: State House Districts 1-110". MLive. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  4. "News From Rep. Byrd". housedems.com. 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
  5. "Wendell Byrd's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2015-01-07.


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