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Brenda Carter

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Running, 2024 Michigan State Representative District 53, General Election

Won the General, 2022 Michigan State Representative District 53

Michigan State Representative, District 29 (2019 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Brenda Carter
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    09/10/1954
  • Home City:
    Pontiac, MI
  • Family:
    Husband: Randy; 5 Children; 7 Grandchildren
Personal Details

Education

  • Attended, Michigan State University
  • Attended, Spring Arbor College
  • Certified, Fiscal Management, Michigan State University
  • Certified Grant Writer, The Grantsmanship Center
  • MPA, Public Relations, Concentration in Local Government, Oakland University, 2012-2014, Grade Point Average of 3.6
  • Graduated, Michigan Political Leadership Program, Michigan State University, 2013

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Michigan State University
  • Attended, Spring Arbor College
  • Certified, Fiscal Management, Michigan State University
  • Certified Grant Writer, The Grantsmanship Center
  • MPA, Public Relations, Concentration in Local Government, Oakland University, 2012-2014, Grade Point Average of 3.6
  • Graduated, Michigan Political Leadership Program, Michigan State University, 2013
  • Former Interim Assistant to the City Manager, City of Troy
  • Organizer, Million Woman March, 1997

Political Experience

  • Attended, Michigan State University
  • Attended, Spring Arbor College
  • Certified, Fiscal Management, Michigan State University
  • Certified Grant Writer, The Grantsmanship Center
  • MPA, Public Relations, Concentration in Local Government, Oakland University, 2012-2014, Grade Point Average of 3.6
  • Graduated, Michigan Political Leadership Program, Michigan State University, 2013
  • Former Interim Assistant to the City Manager, City of Troy
  • Organizer, Million Woman March, 1997
  • Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 29, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 29, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Education Committee

Member, Families, Children and Seniors Committee

Member, Insurance Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Michigan State University
  • Attended, Spring Arbor College
  • Certified, Fiscal Management, Michigan State University
  • Certified Grant Writer, The Grantsmanship Center
  • MPA, Public Relations, Concentration in Local Government, Oakland University, 2012-2014, Grade Point Average of 3.6
  • Graduated, Michigan Political Leadership Program, Michigan State University, 2013
  • Former Interim Assistant to the City Manager, City of Troy
  • Organizer, Million Woman March, 1997
  • Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 29, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 29, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated; Pontiac Alumnae Chapter, 2013-present
  • Board Member, Delta Fortitude Foundation Board of Directors, 2012-present
  • President, Michigan Association of School Boards, 2011-present
  • President, Pontiac Public Schools Board of Education, 2011-present
  • Member, Pontiac School District, Tax Increment Finance Authority Board of Directors, 2010-present
  • Member, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors
  • Former President, Citizens District Council, District 4
  • Member, Council of Urban Boards of Education, Legislative Committee
  • Former President, District 4 Citizen District Council
  • Member, Golden Opportunity Club
  • Member, Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World
  • Member, La Amistad Seniors Club
  • Former Chair, Michigan Association of School Boards, Bylaws Committee
  • Former Chair, Michigan Association of School Boards, Finance Committee
  • Member, Michigan Democratic Party
  • Member, Michigan Shiga Sister State Board of Directors
  • Member, National School Board Association, Federal Relations Network Committee
  • Member, National School Board Association - Nominating Committee
  • Member, National School Board Association - Policy and ByLaws Committee
  • Member, New Mount Moriah International Church
  • Member, Oakland County School Board Association, Legislative Committee
  • Member, Optimist Club
  • Member, Pontiac Community School Improvement Team
  • Member, Pontiac Democratic Club
  • Former Chair, Pontiac School District Policy Committee
  • Member, Toastmasters
  • Member, Women Official's Network

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Woman of Excellence, 2015, Michigan Chronicle
  • Diversity Champion, 2015, Centro Multicultural
  • MPA Alumni Award, 2015
  • Black History Award, 2018, New Mount Moriah International Church

Favorite Movie:

The Never Ending Story

Favorite TV Shows:

Charmed, Chopped

Favorite Type of Music:

Jazz

Events

2021

Feb. 8
February Coffee Hour (Fully Virtual)

Mon 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST

Dec. 14
Virtual Coffee Hour

Mon EST

Nov. 9
Coffee Hour

Mon 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST

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