Tom Cochran (politician)

Tom Cochran is an American politician, government official, and retired firefighter. A Democrat, Cochran served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019.

Tom Cochran
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 67th district
In office
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byBarb Byrum
Succeeded byKara Hope
Personal details
BornLansing, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKathy
ResidenceMason, Michigan
Alma materSiena Heights University (B.S.)
Lansing Community College (A.A.)
OccupationFirefighter, politician
WebsiteState Rep. Tom Cochran

Cochran formerly served as chief of the Lansing Fire Department, retiring in January 2012.[1] He is also a former member of the Mason School Board. In 2022, he was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the State Officers Compensation Commission.[2]

Education

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Cochran received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in management from Siena Heights University and an associate's degree in fire science from Lansing Community College.[3]

Political career

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A member of the Democratic Party, Cochran was elected in 2012 to represent the 67th district of the Michigan House of Representatives. He was term-limited in the 2018 election.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Biography | State Rep. Tom Cochran
  2. ^ "Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions". Governor Gretchen Whitmer. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  3. ^ "Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions". Governor Gretchen Whitmer. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  4. ^ Hinkley, Justin A. (2018-06-21). "Term-limited Michigan rep Tom Cochran says he still has work to do". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
Preceded by Michigan State Representative, 67th District
2013–2019
Succeeded by