Andrea LaFontaine | |
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Member of the
Michigan House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Jennifer Haase |
Succeeded by | Pamela Hornberger |
Personal details | |
Born | New Baltimore, Michigan, U.S. | March 6, 1987
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Central Michigan University (2009) |
Occupation | Parks Commissioner, Trails Specialist, Trails Ambassador |
Andrea LaFontaine (born 1987) is an American parks commissioner, trails specialist and trails ambassador. LaFontaine is a former politician from the state of Michigan. A Republican, LaFontaine was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives in 2010, representing the 32nd State House District.
On March 6, 1987, LaFontaine was born in New Baltimore, Michigan. [1]
Circa 1995, she moved to Richmond Township, Macomb County, Michigan, and graduated from Richmond High School in 2005.
In 2009, LaFontaine received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Central Michigan University. In 2011, LaFontain completed a Master of Public Administration from Central Michigan University. [1]
For nearly a decade, LaFontaine worked as a waitress at Ken's Country Kitchen in Richmond. [2] [3]
In 2009, LaFontaine's political career started when she became the legislative assistant for Senator Alan Sanborn. [1] [2]
LaFontaine narrowly won against four opponents in the Republican Party Primary election in August 2010. [3] She defeated Democratic Party incumbent Jennifer Haase with 16,101 votes to 14,354 votes. Libertarian Party candidate Scott Dudek had 1,367 votes. [4]
LaFontaine is pro-life and does not support abortion under any circumstances.[ citation needed] She is pro- gun rights: a member of National Rifle Association of America (NRA) and Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO). She opposes taxes on businesses, advocating repeal of the Michigan Business Tax. [5]
LaFontaine became a Commissioner for Oakland County Parks and a Trail Specialist for Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In 2018, LaFountaine became the Great Lake-to-Lake Trails Ambassador. [6]
LaFountaine resides in Columbus Township, St. Clair County, Michigan. [1]