Spotlight On Representative Stephanie Young

Representative Stephanie Young (D-Detroit) is serving her third term in the Michigan House of Representatives. She was elected by her peers this term to serve as chair of the Detroit Caucus, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and chaplain for the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.

Biography

She began her professional career working as a legislative aide in the Michigan House of Representatives. Representative Young went on to work with numerous mayoral administrations and community advocacy organizations, including the Detroit Area Agency on Aging. Prior to her election, she served as the first executive director of Detroit’s Community Education Commission. She is on the ministerial staff at her home church.

Representative Young is a graduate of Michigan State University’s James Madison College.

District

Representative Young represents the 16^th House District, which includes northwest Detroit and southern portions of Livonia and Redford Charter Township.

Committees

• • Families and Veterans, minority vice chair
  • Finance

We asked Representative Young a few questions to learn more about her:

• • What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
    • A – Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. Love the fresh mountain air and the host of things to do. Last trip, road and ATV up a mountain. First and LAST time!!
  • What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
    • A – Hobby/Stress Reliever – going to the movies! I use movie references in almost every conversation. Just did it over lunch with Emily!
  • What did you want to be when you were a kid?
    • A – Female version of Perry Mason! I always wanted to be a lawyer, but found a way to still be involved as a lawmaker instead. Saved a lot of money too (law school debt)!
  • What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
    • A – I don’t watch sports much because I get way too involved. Every play I’m on my feet, talking to the refs and players, and it doesn’t matter the sport. Cycling is the closest I get to loving a sport. Been riding since I was five, and it’s just as much fun now, maybe even more because I can ride in the street.