Ken Yonker Explained

Ken Yonker
State House:Michigan
District:72nd
Term Start:January 1, 2011
Term End:January 1, 2017
Predecessor:Justin Amash
Successor:Steve Johnson
Birth Date:16 December 1956
Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Amy Yonker
Residence:Caledonia, Michigan, U.S.
Alma Mater:Michigan State University
Website:State Rep. Ken Yonker

Ken Yonker (born December 16, 1956) is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017.[1] A graduate of Michigan State University, Yonker is the founder and owner of Yonker's Landscaping and was a manager for a local construction company. He worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators.[2]

In 2017, Yonker was disciplined for using his county vehicle for personal reasons to oppose a local ballot proposal.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(n5oxztetqon0la552cuuqc55))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0293-p0293.pdf 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Ken Yonker
  2. http://gophouse.org/representatives/westmi/yonker/ State Rep. Ken Yonker
  3. Web site: Kent County nixes drain commissioner's vehicle privileges after campaign use. 2018-11-01. mlive. en. 2020-05-04.