| Richard Steenland | |
| State House: | Michigan |
| District: | 22nd |
| Term Start: | January 1, 2021 |
| Predecessor: | John Chirkun |
| Birth Place: | Roseville, Michigan |
| Residence: | Roseville, Michigan |
| Website: | Rich Steenland |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Education: | Macomb Community College Oakland University |
Richard M. Steenland (born 1961 or 1962) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 22nd district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.
Steenland was born around 1962 in Roseville, Michigan.[1] In 1979, Steenland graduated from Carl Brablec High School. In 1992, he earned an associate degree from Macomb Community College. He also graduated from Oakland University, where he majored in human resources.[2]
Steenland has worked for Macomb County, Michigan in a number of positions since 1983, including as in the juvenile court, a judicial aide in the Friend of the Court and the Court Administrator's Office, and as in the tax collection department of the Macomb County Treasurer's Office.[1] Steenland served on the Roseville City Council from 1993 to 2007. Steenland served as Roseville City Clerk from 2007 until his resignation in 2020.[3] On November 3, 2020, Steenland was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he has represented the 22nd district since January 1, 2021.[4] [5]
Richard Steenland was married to Judge Catherine Steenland. The couple had three children together. They divorced in 2017.[6] Richard has served with the Knights of Columbus. Richard is Catholic.[4]