John P. Garfield Explained

John P. Garfield
State House:Michigan
District:45th
Term Start:January 8, 2003
Term End:December 31, 2008
Predecessor:Mike Bishop
Successor:Tom McMillin
Birth Date:6 October 1949
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:University of Maryland

John P. Garfield (born October 6, 1949) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Garfield was born on October 6, 1949. Garfield attended the University of Maryland.[1]

Career

Garfield worked as a carpenter and an electrical estimator.[1] Garfield served on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.[2] On November 5, 2002, Garfield was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 45th district from January 8, 2003 to December 31, 2008. During his time in the legislature, Garfield resided in Rochester Hills, Michigan.[1]

Personal life

In September 2005, Garfield was arrested for drunk driving. In the Oakland County 52-4 District Court in Troy, Michigan, Garfield entered a guilty plea, and entered himself into rehabilitation for alcoholism and pain medication misuse.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - John P. Garfield. . October 28, 2020.
  2. Web site: State Representative John Garfield . . October 28, 2020.