Sean McCann
| Sean McCann | ||
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| Michigan House of Representatives District 60 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 1, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $71,685/year | |
| Per diem | $10,800 yearly expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kalamazoo City Commission | ||
| 1999-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Western Michigan University, 1993 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Detroit | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
McCann served on the Kalamazoo City Commission for 10 years, beginning in 1999.
McCann is a 1993 graduate of Western Michigan University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science.
Issues
Campaign themes
McCann's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Job creation & Michigan’s Economic Recovery
- Excerpt:"Investing in education, ensuring that we have a skilled, dedicated work force motivating employers to seek out and retain Michigan workers for decades to come."
Education
- Excerpt:"As a 23-year resident of Kalamazoo, I’ve seen the importance of good solid education and what impact programs like the Kalamazoo Promise can have on communities. In my time in Lansing, I have worked to expand the positive impact of education. The rest of Michigan must embrace educating our future generations with the same dedication as Kalamazoo."
Constituent Service
- Excerpt:"The State Representative for the 60th District has maintained a local, non-partisan District Service Office (DSO) in downtown Kalamazoo for many decades. I will strongly continue this practice as part of my commitment to the constituents of the 60th District."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McCann served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McCann served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
McCann won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 60. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Mike Perrin (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 60, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sean McCann Incumbent |
74.2% | 27,378 | |
| Republican | Mike Perrin | 25.8% | 9,504 | |
| Total Votes | 36,882 | |||
2010
McCann won election to the District 60 Seat in 2010. He defeated Dustin Harback and Chris Praedel in the August 3 Democratic primary. He defeated Jeff Fernandez (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 60 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sean McCann (D)'
|
13,841 | |||
| Jeff Fernandez (R) | 8,024 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for McCann is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, McCann raised a total of $130,254 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[3]
| Sean McCann's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State House, District 60 |  |
$65,203 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State House, District 60 | |
$65,051 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $130,254 | |||
2012
McCann won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, McCann raised a total of $65,203.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sean McCann's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $2,500 | |||
| CMS Energy | $2,100 | |||
| Michigan Auto Workers | $2,000 | |||
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 | $2,000 | |||
| Michigan Education Association | $1,550 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $65,203 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
McCann won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, McCann raised a total of $65,051.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sean McCann's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Michigan Education Association | $5,000 | |||
| JAM PAC | $5,000 | |||
| Equality Michigan | $4,500 | |||
| Hammel Leadership Fund | $2,500 | |||
| Comm-PAC | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $65,051 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Sean McCann News Feed
- State Rep. Sean McCann proposes independent commission to draw state's ... - Mlive Kalamazoo
- How they voted: School dissolution, fireworks, Medicaid debated by Michigan ... - MLive.com
- The Search for the Magic Fig Leaf - Daily Caller
- State Representative introduces legislation to change redistricting process in ... - WKZO
- How they voted: Hunting fees, vehicle sales taxes among issues tackled by ... - MLive.com
- Democratic Rep. McCann calls for change to redistricting laws - WKAR
- Taxpayers spend $41.3 million in a year to advertise food stamps, a 6-fold ... - Daily Caller
- Lansing reaches agreement on new money for road repairs - WWMT-TV
- McCann disappointed in the new state budget - WKZO
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Scorecards
Tea Party Scorecard
The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[4]
January 2011 - March 2012
Sean McCann received a 12% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[4]
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Jones (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 60 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
