Richard LeBlanc explained

Richard LeBlanc
State House:Michigan
District:18th
Term Start:January 1, 2007
Term End:December 31, 2012
Predecessor:Glenn S. Anderson
Successor:Sarah Roberts
Birth Place:Westland, Michigan
Occupation:Police officer, politician
Spouse:Cheryl LeBlanc
Children:2

Richard LeBlanc (born September 1, 1958) is an American politician from Michigan. LeBlanc was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. In 2006 he was elected to represent Michigan's 18th State House District, which is located in Wayne County and includes the entire city of Westland. Prior to serving in the State House, LeBlanc served as a Westland City Councilman. Following state service, LeBlanc was elected a Wayne County Commissioner for two terms and then as Westland City Clerk for three terms. He also served the Canton Michigan and Walled Lake Michigan Police Departments.

Early life

On September 1, 1958, LeBlanc was born in Westland, Michigan. He is Catholic.

Career

LeBlanc started his career as a police officer in Canton, Michigan.

LeBlanc served as a trustee for Wayne/Westland Community Schools, Board of Education from 1992 to 1995. He was elected to the Westland City Council, where he served from 1995 to 2001 and 2003 to 2006.

In 2006 he filed to run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Glenn S. Anderson, who ran successfully for the Michigan State Senate. LeBlanc won easily in 18th District, which is located in Wayne County and includes the Detroit suburb of Westland. In the House, LeBlanc sits on the Appropriations Committee and was Chairman of the Michigan State Police and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.Web site: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/66901/richard-leblanc . Richard LeBlanc's Biography . . February 28, 2020.

Personal life

LeBlanc's wife is Cheryl LeBlanc. They have two children. LeBlanc and his family live in Westland, Michigan.

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