Doug Geiss Explained

Douglas A. Geiss
Office:Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
Term Start:January 1, 2009
Term End:December 31, 2014
Predecessor:Hoon-Yung Hopgood
Successor:Erika Geiss
Constituency:22nd district (2009–2012)
12th district (2013–2014)
Office2:Member of the Taylor City Council
Term Start2:2001
Term End2:2008
Birth Date:29 December 1969
Birth Place:Royal Oak, Michigan
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Michigan
Occupation:Politician
Spouse:Erika Geiss
Children:2
Residence:Taylor, Michigan

Doug Geiss (born December 29, 1969) is an American politician from Michigan. Geiss is a former Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives.

Education

In 1992, Geiss earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from University of Michigan. In 2000, Geiss earned an MBA from University of Michigan.

Career

In 2001, Geiss served the city council in Taylor, Michigan. In 2008, Geiss became a member of Michigan House of Representatives.[1] [2]

In January 2013, Geiss, together with Rep. Dian Slavens, became the first Members to vote against the election or re-election of the Speaker of the House since the 1960s when he voted against the re-election of Jase Bolger to serve as Speaker for the 97th Legislature.[3]

Personal life

Geiss's wife is Erika Geiss. They have two children.[2]

External life

|-

Notes and References

  1. http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(bsiu3255u5fbqgyxdelanb55))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0211-p0211.pdf 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Douglas A. Geiss
  2. Web site: Douglas Geiss's Biography . . March 3, 2020.
  3. http://mirsnews.com/capsule.php?gid=3997#34011 MIRS Capitol Capsule: 2 Dems Go Against Tradition, Bolger For Speaker (January 9, 2013)