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Andrea LaFontaine
American politician
Andrea LaFontaine (born 1987) is an American parks commissioner, trails specialist and trails ambassador. LaFontaine is a former politician from the state of Michigan. A Republican, LaFontaine was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives in 2010, representing the 32nd State House District.
Andrea LaFontaine | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jennifer Haase |
| Succeeded by | Pamela Hornberger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1987-03-06) March 6, 1987 (age 37) New Baltimore, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University (2009) |
| Occupation | Parks Commissioner, Trails Specialist, Trails Ambassador |
On March 6, 1987, LaFontaine was born in New Baltimore, Michigan.[1]
Circa 1995, she moved to Richmond Township, Macomb County, Michigan, and graduated from Richmond High School in 2005.
In 2009, LaFontaine received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Central Michigan University. In 2011, LaFontain completed a Master of Public Administration from Central Michigan University.[1]
For nearly a decade, LaFontaine worked as a waitress at Ken's Country Kitchen in Richmond.[2][3]
In 2009, LaFontaine's political career started when she became the legislative assistant for Senator Alan Sanborn.[1][2]
LaFontaine narrowly won against four opponents in the Republican Party Primary election in August 2010.[3] She defeated Democratic Party incumbent Jennifer Haase with 16,101 votes to 14,354 votes. Libertarian Party candidate Scott Dudek had 1,367 votes.[4]
LaFontaine is pro-life and does not support abortion under any circumstances.[citation needed] She is pro-gun rights: a member of National Rifle Association of America (NRA) and Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO). She opposes taxes on businesses, advocating repeal of the Michigan Business Tax.[citation needed]
LaFountain became a Commissioner for Oakland County Parks and a Trail Specialist for Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In 2018, LaFountaine became the Great Lake-to-Lake Trails Ambassador.[5]
LaFountaine resides in Columbus Township, St. Clair County, Michigan.[1]
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- Bouffard, Karen (December 6, 2010). "20 Something Politicians Head to Michigan House". The Detroit News. Archived from the original on 2010-12-07. Retrieved 2011-01-21.
- Goldstein, Aaron (January 1, 2011). "Good Luck Andrea LaFontaine". The American Spectator. The American Spectator. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
- "Election Results GENERAL ELECTION November 02, 2010". Michigan Department of State Bureau Of Elections. March 2, 2011. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
- "Michigan Trails Welcomes Andrea LaFountaine". michigantrails.org. September 10, 2018. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2019.