Burton Leland (November 24, 1948 – February 25, 2018) was a Democratic politician from Michigan who served on the Wayne County Commission. He also served 24 years in both houses of the Michigan Legislature.[1][2][3]
Burton Leland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wayne County Commission from the 6th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – February 25, 2018 | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Michael O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Tupac Hunter |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Legel |
| Succeeded by | Triette Reeves |
| Constituency | 2nd district (1981-1992) 13th district (1993-1998) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1948 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 2018 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rosanne |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan (M.S.W.) Wayne State University (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Politician, social worker |
While in the Michigan House of Representatives in 1986, Leland sponsored the state's Lemon Law.[4] Leland died from cancer on February 25, 2018.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "Home | Commission". www.waynecounty.com.
- ^ 2005-2006 Michigan Manual: State Senator Burton Leland
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Leland, Burton
- ^ Michigan Legislature: 87 PA 1986
- ^ "Burton Leland Obituary - Southfield, MI | The Detroit News". Legacy.com.
- ^ "Former sen., state rep. Burton Leland dies". WXYZ. February 25, 2018.
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