Spotlight On Senator Veronica Klinefelt

Oct 16, 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.

Senator Vernoica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe) is serving her first term in the Michigan Senate.

Biography

Her career in public service began in 1998 when she was elected to the East Detroit School Board. She later won her election to serve on the Eastpointe City Council and later on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners. Additionally, Senator Klineflet has served on the 8 ½ Mile Drain Board, president of the Michigan Association of Counties, and as a representative on the National Association of Counties Board of Directors.

District

Senator Klinefelt represents the 11th Senate District, which includes portions of Clinton Township, Detroit, Macomb Township, and all of Eastpointe, Fraser, and Roseville.

Committees

    • Local Government, chair
    • Veterans and Emergency Services, chair
    • Appropriations
    • Health Policy
    • Transportation and Infrastructure
    • Appropriations Department of Health and Human Services Subcommittee
    • Appropriations General Government Subcommittee
    • Appropriations PreK-12 Subcommittee
    • Appropriations Department of Education Subcommittee
    • Appropriations Military, Veterans, State Police Subcommittee
    • Appropriations MiLEAP Subcommittee

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  2. Spotlight on Senator John Cherry
  3. Spotlight on Representative Reggie Miller
  4. Spotlight on Representative Kara Hope

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