Meet the New Member: Representative Stephen Wooden

Jul 31, 2025

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Representative Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) is serving his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Biography

Prior to his election to the House, he was a Kent County Commissioner. He worked for nearly a decade in the non-profit sector. Most notably, he worked for seven years for Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, one of the region’s largest community economic development organizations. He graduated from Michigan State University.

District

Representative Wooden represents the 81st House District, which includes northeast Grand Rapids City, Ada Township, most of Grand Rapids Township, and southern Plainfield Township.

Committees

    • Election Integrity, Minority Vice Chair
    • Natural Resources and Tourism

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