Alex Avery Garza[1] (born February 13, 1994)[2] is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Alex Garza
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 12th district
In office
January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byErika Geiss
Succeeded byJames DeSana (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1994-02-13) February 13, 1994 (age 30)
Detroit, MI USA
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceTaylor, Michigan
Alma materUniversity of Michigan–Dearborn
Baker College
WebsiteAlex For Michigan

Garza had political experience before his current term as State Representative. Garza was elected Taylor City Council member, and served on the council from in 2013 and 2018 and served as Legislative Aide to Stephanie Chang and Rashida Tlaib. His election in 2013 marked the first time in history a person of color held local office in Taylor, Michigan. Garza served as Mayor Pro-Tem of the Taylor City Council from 2017 until his inauguration as State Representative in 2019.[3] Garza was the youngest Latino ever elected to the state house.[4]

In 2021, Garza announced his intention to run for mayor of Taylor.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "24-year-old city council member Alex Garza one step closer to Lansing after winning District 12 primary". The News-Herald. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  3. ^ "Alex Garza". housedems.com. House Dems. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Alex Garza to announce he plans to run for mayor of Taylor". The News-Herald. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
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Political offices
Preceded by Michigan Representatives
12th District

2019–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent