David E. Rutledge is a former state representative, who represented the 54th House District ( Ypsilanti Township). Michigan's 54th House district covers the eastern portion of

Washtenaw County Washtenaw County () is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2020 census, the population was 372,258. The county seat is Ann Arbor. The county was authorized by legislation in 1822 and organized as a county in 1826. Washtenaw ...

, and includes Superior Township and Ypsilanti Township, as well as the City of Ypsilanti.

Personal life

Rutledge is married to Geraldine Simmons Rutledge and the couple have two children. He graduated from

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with a degree in political science and has served on several boards and commissions in his locality of Washtenaw County.

Legislative career

During the first several months of tenure, Representative Rutledge has either introduced or participated in discussions and legislation to aid homeowners, protect school districts, and combat teen violence. In March 2011, Rutledge opposed legislation that would lower unemployment benefits to Michigan workers who have been displaced. The law was signed by Governor

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after a 65-44 vote in the House.

References

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