Charles J. (Chuck) Moss (born 1953) was the Republican

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representing the 40th District, which covers the municipalities of

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, Orchard Lake Village, Michigan, Franklin, Michigan, Bingham Farms, Michigan, Beverly Hills, Michigan and Sylvan Lake, Michigan.

Biography

Moss grew up in

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and graduated from

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in 1971. He received a

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from Michigan State University's James Madison College. He obtained a J.D. from the

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. Moss is a practicing attorney, and also has an active involvement with

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local media. He has hosted a number of shows on WXST, WJIM and was the co-host of "Back to Back" on

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. He has also been a freelance writer for the ''

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'' ''

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'', and ''

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''. He resides in Birmingham with Alice Moss and his two daughters.

Political career

Moss served on the Birmingham Traffic and Safety Board from 1993-1997 before being elected to the City Commission. In 2000 he was elected mayor. Later in 2000, Moss was elected to the Oakland

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. He served as the chair of the Finance Committee. He served on the Commission until 2006. In November 2006, Moss was elected to the State House, defeating Democrat Syed Jafry. In his time in the State House, Moss has attempted to pass legislation easing regulatory burdens by State government. He supported a bill that would Michigan's Department of Environmental Quality's enforcement actions. He also has introduced legislation that would transfer the management of the Detroit water and sewer system to a regional authority governed by representatives from the City of

, and St. Clair County,

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, Macomb County, Oakland County,

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, Genesee County and Wayne County.

Election history

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References

External links

Campaign Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Moss, Chuck 1953 births Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives Living people Michigan State University alumni University of Detroit Mercy alumni People from Midland, Michigan People from Birmingham, Michigan