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Rudy Hobbs
With nearly two decades under his belt, Rudy brings invaluable experience leading and serving in government at all levels.

Rudy Hobbs is a partner and lobbyist with Michigan Legislative Consultants (MLC). A proven leader across state and local government, Rudy previously served as House Democratic Floor Leader, making him one of the highest-ranking Democrats in state government. He brings decades of executive policy and legislative experience to MLC’s clients.

Political and Legislative Experience

Rudy HobbsRudy brings extensive executive leadership from both local and state government. He served as the first African American Oakland County Deputy Executive, overseeing Central Services, including the Oakland County International Airport, Health & Human Services, and Public Services. Additionally, he served as Chief of Staff to Wayne County Executive Warren Evans.

Rudy served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives (2011-2014), where his colleagues elected him Democratic Floor Leader. His extensive public service background also includes leading the district office for former U.S. Representative Sander Levin and serving as a statewide policy advisor to Governor Jennifer Granholm and Lt. Governor John Cherry.

He began his career as an educator, teaching in Detroit and Southfield schools.

Key Policy Specialties

  • Appropriations
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Insurance
  • Local government

Board Memberships and Associations

Rudy has served on numerous boards, including:

  • Art Institute Authority: Member
  • Botsford Hospital: Member
  • Lathrup Village: Member
  • Lathrup Village Community Foundation: Member
  • Southfield School Board: Member
  • Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation: Member

Public Service

  • City Year Detroit: Member
  • League of Conservation Voters: Member
  • Math Corps: Member
  • Michigan Political Leadership Program: Co-Director

Previous service includes:

  • Birmingham YMCA: Member
  • South Oakland County NAACP: Member

Education

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Leadership and Administration: Michigan State University
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Elementary Education and Teaching: Michigan State University

Outside the Office

Rudy and his wife, Dedra, live in Southfield and are the proud parents of three lovely daughters: Amber, Alexis, and Amyre.

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Rudy Hobbs

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Rudy has been a proven leader throughout his career. His colleagues recognized this and elected him as Minority Floor Leader during his time as a state representative, making him the second highest ranking Democrat and the highest ranking African American in the House. Rudy is applying his leadership and drive to work into his advocacy for MLC clients.

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