Senator Cavanagh (D-Redford) is serving her first term in the Michigan Senate. She is currently serving as chair of the Michigan Latino Caucus, deputy whip of the Senate Democratic Caucus, and is a member of the Progressive Women’s Caucus, Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, Firearms and Safety Caucus, and the Disability Caucus.
Biography
Prior to her election to the Senate, she served in the Michigan House of Representatives. She previously worked as an AmeriCorps member, serving in Detroit Public Schools, as a direct care worker for those with behavioral and intellectual challenges, and as a director for a company dedicated to preserving home ownership and community revitalization.
Senator Cavanagh holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Wayne State University.
District
She represents the 6th Michigan Senate District, which includes Northwest Detroit, Redford, Livonia, Farmington, and Farmington Hills.
Committees
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- Appropriations
- LEO/MEDC Subcommittee, chair
- LARA/DIFS Subcommittee, chair
- DHHS Subcommittee
- PreK-12 Subcommittee
- Economic and Community Development, majority vice chair
- Housing and Human Services
- Labor
- Appropriations
We asked Senator Cavanagh a few questions to learn more about her:
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- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
- A – Norway
- What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
- A – Hiking
- What did you want to be when you were a kid?
- A – A zoologist
- What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
- A – Lions football
- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
