Tommy Brann Explained

Tommy Brann
State House:Michigan
District:77th
Term Start:January 1, 2017
Term End:December 31, 2022
Predecessor:Thomas Hooker
Successor:Emily Dievendorf
Birth Date:23 December 1951
Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan
Party:Republican
Occupation:Restaurant businessman, politician
Father:John Brann
Spouse:Sue Brann

Tommy Brann (born December 23, 1951) is an American politician from Michigan. Brann is a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 77.

Early life

Thomas Michael Brann was born on December 23, 1951. Brann's father is John Brann, a former restaurateur. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School.

Career

Brann is the owner of Brann's Steakhouse and Grille. At 19, Brann started his first restaurant business. Brann is the author of Mind Your Own Business.[1] After Michael Moore and Seth Rogen criticized the film American Sniper, Brann banned the two from visiting his restaurants, describing their criticism as "hateful" against the United States Armed Forces and military sniper Chris Kyle, who was portrayed in the film.[2]

Political career

On November 6, 2016, Brann won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 77. Brann defeated Dana Knight. In 2018 and 2020, as an incumbent, Brann won the reelection served House District 77.[3] [4] [5] [6]

On October 10, 2021, Brann co-sponsored House Bill 5444.[7] [8]

Brann supported U.S. Representative Peter Meijer during the District 3 House of Representatives elections in 2022.[9] In the 2022 Michigan Senate election, Brann was defeated by Winnie Brinks in a race form representing Michigan's 29th Senate district.[10]

Personal life

Brann is married to Sue Brann and they live in Wyoming, Michigan.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://www.grbj.com/articles/78960-branns-book-keeps-business-simple . Brann's book keeps business simple . grbj.com . Paul R. . Kopenkoskey . February 7, 2014 . October 16, 2019.
  2. Web site: 27 January 2015 . Michael Moore and Seth Rogen Banned from Michigan Restaurant for 'American Sniper' Tweets . 2023-01-25 . ABC News . en.
  3. Web site: https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/38147/tommy-brann . Representative Tommy Brann's Biography . . October 16, 2019.
  4. Web site: http://gophouse.org/representatives/westmi/brann/ . Tommy Brann, District 77 . gophouse.org . October 16, 2019.
  5. Web site: 3 to challenge incumbent for 77th District state House seat. Justin P.. Hicks. October 16, 2018. mlive.com . October 16, 2019.
  6. Web site: https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2018/11/77th_district_michigan_house_s.html . Tommy Brann wins re-election in Michigan's 77th District House race . mlive.com . Justin P. . Hicks . November 7, 2018 . October 16, 2019.
  7. Web site: House Bill No. 5444 . Michigan Legislature.
  8. Web site: Michigan Legislature - House Bill 5444 . Michigan Legislature.
  9. Web site: Beggin . Riley . Barnes . John . 8 August 2022 . Trump-backed Gibbs ousts Meijer in Michigan GOP race for Congress . 2023-01-25 . . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2022-11-09 . Democrat Winnie Brinks wins second Senate term in Michigan’s redrawn 29th District . 2023-01-25 . WGVU NEWS . en.