Senator Mark Huizenga (R-Walker) is serving his first full term in the Michigan Senate, after serving one year of a partial term.
Biography
He’s served in public service for years, beginning as a Walker Planning Commissioner from 2005 – 2011, a city commissioner for two years, then as mayor from 2013-2018. Before his election to the Senate, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives. He owns a consulting firm and is a managing partner of a local software company.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Calvin University and a master’s degree in management from Aquinas College.
District
Senator Huizenga represents the 30th Senate District, which includes portions of Kent and Ottawa counties.
Committees
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- Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity and MEDC, minority vice chair
- Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection, minority vice chair
- Appropriations
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
- Health Policy
- Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee
We asked Senator Huizenga a few questions to learn more about him:
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- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
- A – Arizona
- What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
- A – Woodworking
- What did you want to be when you were a kid?
- A – A businessman
- What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
- A – Rock climbing
- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
