Deborah Cherry

Deborah Cherry
Deborah Cherry
Member of the Michigan Senate; from the 26th district
	In office; January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010
Preceded by	Valde Garcia
Succeeded by	David B. Robertson
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives; from the 50th district
	In office; 1995–2000
Preceded by	Thomas E. Scott
Succeeded by	Paula Zelenko
Personal details
Born	August 19, 1954 (age 70); Dowagiac, Michigan
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Oakland University; University of Michigan–Flint

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Deb Cherry (born August 19, 1954)^[1] is a former Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 26th district until she was elected Genesee County treasurer in 2010. Her district included parts of Genesee and Oakland counties. Previously she was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1995 to 2000.^[2]^[3] Her brother John D. Cherry was the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, and her nephew John Cherry III has been in the Michigan Legislature since 2019.

Background

Cherry received a Bachelor of Science degree from Oakland University and earned a Master of Public Administration from University of Michigan-Flint.

Political career

Cherry's interest in politics began in high school when she joined a non-partisan student group. Before being elected into the legislature, Cherry worked with the Valley Area Agency on Aging where she managed grants and worked to find funding for various agency services. She also served on the Genesee County Commission for six years, where she represented the 3rd District, and was Commission Chair for 3 years. As of 2007, Cherry was Chairwoman of the Greater Flint Health Coalition, a member of the Michigan Fitness foundation, the Michigan Prospect and IMA Board, as well as is an honorary member of the Genesee County Board.^[4]

There was speculation that she might run for Congress in 2012.^[5]

References

^ "Debra Lynn Cherry, 2690 Madrono Dr, Ann Arbor, 48103 MI". Michigan Residents Database. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
^ Michigan Legislative Service Burea (2006). Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. pp. 129. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. Retrieved 2007-06-29.
^ Michigan Senate Democrats (2007). "Michigan Senate Democrats: About Deborah Cherry". Archived from the original on 2007-02-05. Retrieved 2007-06-29.
^ "Senator Deb Cherry, District 26". Archived from the original on 2007-04-05. Retrieved 2007-06-01.
^ "Deborah Cherry sworn in as Genesee County treasurer". 19 November 2010.

External links

Senator Cherry's Homepage
- The Cherry Report with guest Linda Hamacher
- Floor Statements video clips
Project Vote Smart - Senator Deborah Cherry (MI) profile
Follow the Money - Deborah Cherry
- 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 campaign contributions
Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus
Michigan Liberal - SD26
Blogging for Michigan Sen. Cherry: Michigan Kids, Legislature Both Need to Shape Up

[1] "Debra Lynn Cherry, 2690 Madrono Dr, Ann Arbor, 48103 MI". Michigan Residents Database. Retrieved 2021-03-08.

[MichManual-2] Michigan Legislative Service Burea (2006). Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. pp. 129. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. Retrieved 2007-06-29.

[SenateDem-3] Michigan Senate Democrats (2007). "Michigan Senate Democrats: About Deborah Cherry". Archived from the original on 2007-02-05. Retrieved 2007-06-29.

[4] "Senator Deb Cherry, District 26". Archived from the original on 2007-04-05. Retrieved 2007-06-01.

[5] "Deborah Cherry sworn in as Genesee County treasurer". 19 November 2010.

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