Wayne Kuipers
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Wayne Kuipers has been a Republican member of the Michigan Senate since 2002. Kuipers was re-elected in November of 2006 with his term expiring in 2010. Kuipers is term limited in 2010. Before becoming a Senator, Kuipers served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002.
Kuipers graduated from Calvin College with his Bachelor's degree in Education in 1993 and later graduated with his Master's Degree in Management from Aquinas College in 1995. Kuipers has had post-graduate study from the Boway Institute for Legislative Leadership Development in 2000 and the Michigan Political Leadership program.
Before becoming an elected official, Kuipers was a project manager and management consultant.
Committee Assignments
Kuipers serves on these committees:
- Education Chairman
- Energy Policy and Public Utilities
- Government Operations and Reform
- Judiciary Chairman[1].
District 30
Kuipers represents Michigan Senate District 30. District 30 includes Holland and the outlying Eastern suburbs of Grand Rapids[2].
Personal
Wayne is married to Jody Kuipers. They have three children and reside in Holland, Michigan.
External links
- Official Michigan State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
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