Representative Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) is serving his fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Biography
Prior to elected office, he spent 25 years with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, attaining the rank of Executive Lieutenant before retiring in 2008. He has served as Assistant Director of Campus Police at Wayne County Community College District and as a Community Involvement Specialist at Southwestern High School, his alma mater. He’s also a small business owner.
For the past ten years, Representative Carter has dedicated his spare time to community service, serving on several non-profit organizational boards committed to improving the quality of life for their populations of focus. Additionally, he has served as president of his neighborhood organization and has mentored high school students through monthly presentations and an annual college tour. Since 2015, Representative Carter has worked with the AmeriCorps Urban Safety Summer Youth Program at Wayne State University Center for Urban Studies, ensuring that the youth in Detroit have positive experiences while providing service to Detroit and the surrounding communities
Representative Carter graduated from Central Michigan University, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Police Academy, the FBI National Academy, and the Michigan Political Leadership Program.
District
Representative Carter represents the 1st House District, which covers a portion of the City of Detroit, as well as the cities of Ecorse and River Rouge.
Committees
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- Judiciary, Minority Vice Chair
- Finance
- Regulatory Reform
We asked Representative Carter a few questions to learn more about him:
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- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
- A – South Africa.
- What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
- A – Listening to jazz and attending concerts.
- What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
- A – Tennis.
- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
