Wendell L. Byrd is an American politician, businessman, and former accountant who has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2015.

Education

Byrd earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting Development from the Detroit College of Business, now a part of

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Career

Before serving in the Legislature, Byrd worked as an accountant and tax auditor for the state of

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and as deputy comptroller of

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. He retired from the state after 28 years, and in 2013, was elected to the recently formed Detroit Police Commission. He is also a small business owner. Byrd currently sits on the House Commerce and Trade, Energy and Tax Policy Committees. He was previously a candidate for the Michigan House in 1998, 2000, 2004, and 2006.

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* Living people Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives Politicians from Detroit African-American state legislators in Michigan 21st-century American politicians Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century African-American politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub