Triette Reeves | |
State House: | Michigan |
District: | 5th |
Term Start: | November 1992 |
Term End: | 1993 |
Predecessor: | Teola P. Hunter (resigned) |
Successor: | Ted Wallace |
State House2: | Michigan |
District2: | 13th |
Term Start2: | January 1, 1999 |
Term End2: | December 2002 |
Predecessor2: | Burton Leland |
Successor2: | Barbara Farrah |
State House3: | Michigan |
District3: | 10th |
Term Start3: | January 1, 2003 |
Term End3: | December 2004 |
Predecessor3: | Buzz Thomas |
Successor3: | Gabe Leland |
Birth Date: | 22 August 1963 |
Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan |
Birth Name: | Triette E. Lipsey |
Alma Mater: | Michigan State University |
Party: | Democratic |
Occupation: | Minister, politician |
Spouse: | Alando Reeves |
Children: | 3 |
Triette Lipsey Reeves (born August 22, 1963) is an American politician and minister from Michigan.
On August 22, 1963, Reeves was born as Triette E. Lipsey in Detroit, Michigan. In 1982, Reeves graduated from Redford High School.
Reeves earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public administration from Michigan State University.
Reeves started her political career as a Legislative Aide to Teola P. Hunter, a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 5. In January 1992, Teola P. Hunter resigned. On November 3, 1992, Reeves won the special election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 5.[1] [2]
In 1995, Reeves served the Detroit city council, until 1998.
In 1995, Reeves became a minister for the Mount Zion Church.
On November 3, 1998, Reeves won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 13. Reeves defeated Leodis Brown with 89.60% of the vote.[3] On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Reeves won the election and continued serving District 13. Reeves defeated Ernestine Nelson with 92.32% of the vote.[4]
On November 5, 2002, Reeves won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 10. Reeves defeated John T. Nazars and Alan Jacobson with 89.22% of the vote.[5] Reeves served in the Michigan House of Representatives until 2004.[6] [7]
In 1995, Reeves married Alando Reeves. They have three children. Reeves and her family live in Detroit, Michigan.