Rich Brown (Michigan politician)

Rich Brown (Richard J. Brown, born April 9, 1956) is the current clerk, former assistant clerk, and former Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]

Rich Brown
31st Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 11, 2023
Preceded byGary L. Randall
In office
January 10, 2007 – December 29, 2010
Preceded byGary L. Randall
Succeeded byGary L. Randall
Assistant Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 12, 2011 – January 11, 2023
Preceded byGary L. Randall
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 110th district
In office
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2006
Preceded byPaul Tesanovich
Succeeded byMichael Lahti
Gogebic County Clerk and Register of Deeds
In office
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 2000
Personal details
Born
Richard J. Brown

(1956-04-09) April 9, 1956 (age 68)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnn Marie

Brown had a career in radio, for WUUN (now WFXD) in Marquette and as news director at WUPM in Ironwood, before working as a reporter for the Ironwood Daily Globe. He was also the director of the Marty's Goldenaires Senior Drum and Bugle Corps in Bessemer.[2]

Immediately prior to his election to the House, Brown served 16 years as Gogebic County Clerk and Register of Deeds, and was named Michigan County Clerk of the Year in 1992.[3]

References

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  1. ^ 2015-2016 Michigan Manual: Legislative Officers and Agencies
  2. ^ 2005-2006 Michigan Manual: State Representative Rich Brown
  3. ^ 152 Cong. Rec E1877 (2006): Tribute to Rich Brown