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Triette Reeves
American minister and politician from Michigan
Triette Lipsey Reeves (born August 22, 1963) is an American politician and minister from Michigan.
Triette Reeves | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office November 1992 – 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Teola P. Hunter (resigned) |
| Succeeded by | Ted Wallace |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – December 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Burton Leland |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Farrah |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – December 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Buzz Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Gabe Leland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Triette E. Lipsey (1963-08-22) August 22, 1963 (age 60) Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alando Reeves |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation | Minister, politician |
On August 22, 1963, Reeves was born as Triette E. Lipsey in Detroit, Michigan. In 1982, Reeves graduated from Redford High School.[1]
Reeves earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public administration from Michigan State University.[2]
Reeves started her political career as a Legislative Aide to Teola P. Hunter, a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 5. In January 1992, Teola P. Hunter resigned. On November 3, 1992, Reeves won the special election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 5.[1][3]
In 1995, Reeves served the Detroit city council, until 1998.[1]
In 1995, Reeves became a minister for the Mount Zion Church.[2]
On November 3, 1998, Reeves won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 13. Reeves defeated Leodis Brown with 89.60% of the vote.[4] On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Reeves won the election and continued serving District 13. Reeves defeated Ernestine Nelson with 92.32% of the vote.[5][3]
On November 5, 2002, Reeves won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 10. Reeves defeated John T. Nazars and Alan Jacobson with 89.22% of the vote.[6][3] Reeves served in the Michigan House of Representatives until 2004.[7][2]
In 1995, Reeves married Alando Reeves. They have three children. Reeves and her family live in Detroit, Michigan.[2][1]
- "Triette Lipsey Reeves 1963–, Politician". encyclopedia.com. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- "Triette Reeves' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- "Triette Lipsey Reeves". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- "1998 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 3, 1998. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- "2000 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 7, 2000. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- "2002 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 5, 2002. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
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