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Representative Jeremy Moss is a first term Democratic member of the Michigan

House of Representatives, representing District 35 which consists of Lathrup Village
city Southfield city Southfield Township, Beverley Hills, Bingham Farms and Franklin.
He has been a longtime Southfield resident. He is a graduate of Michigan State
University where he earned a bachelors degree in journalism with an additional
major in political science. He studied relations in South Africa, and his primary focus
there was as a volunteer providing community AIDS/HIV orphans. Additionally, he
graduated from the Michigan Political Leadership Program through MSU.
He was Southfield City Councilman from 2011 to 2014, District Director to State
Rep. Rudy Hobbs (D Southfield), from 2011 to 2012, Political Aide to Southfield
Mayor Brenda Lawrence from 2008 to 2010, and Legislative Aide to State Rep. Paul
Condino (D Southfield) in the years 2005-2006, and 2007.
He displayed his leadership abilities and interest in politics by becoming involved in
Michigan Democratic Party State Central Committeeman, Southfield Lathrup Village
Democratic Club Board Trustee, Southfield Democratic Precinct Delegate, and
Oakland County Democratic Party 2011 Young Democrat of the Year. Representative
Moss has the distinction of being an acting chairman of the committee after six
months of being a State Representative which was a first in recent years that a
member from a minority party chaired an entire committee meeting with action
items on the agenda.
In the 2015 Legislative Session, Representative Moss served on the

committees for Commerce and Trade, Local

Government, and Regulatory Reform.

As a member of the

committee for Regulatory Reform, Representative Mosss role is to monitor and

change as necessary the governments structure of rules by creating new laws or
amend or repeal the existing ones.
Representative Moss is the vice-chair for the Committee for Local Government
Regulatory reform is a concept that entails revamping the governmental structure of
rules, either through creating new laws, changing existing ones, or repealing those
in existence. The motivation for such regulatory reform may be economic or to
mitigate some sort of harm that stems from the activity to be regulated. Depending
on how the particular government is structured, regulatory reform may be affected
through an administrative agency that has been created by that government to deal
with that specific issue or through the repeal or passage of laws. There are
proponents on the side of advocating for more regulation or less regulation in just
about every industry.
Regulation by a government may be effected in any area that may be governed
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Representative Moss recently introduced House Bill 4719 which if passed would
provide tax incentives for individuals who recently purchased a new home that
meets accessibility standards, as the purpose would help those with disabilities to
remain in their homes while reducing the financial burden of such improvements.
He is also supporting and co-sponsoring the effort to expand Michigan Freedom of
Information Act to encompass the Legislature and governors office. Additionally, he
introduced and co-sponsored House Bill 4283 which would serve to end the

exemption for the executive and legislative branches. He co-sponsor House

Resolution 115, which was introduced by state Rep. Julie Plawecki, commemorating
the anniversary of this landmark law that protects the rights of people living with
disabilities. Representative Moss and Representative Hoadley introduced are
introducing a proposal to improve the redistricting of Michigans political districts.

Local Government;
Commerce and Trade;
Regulatory Reform

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Im so proud that Michiganders April DeBoer and Jayne

Rowse played a historic role in todays U.S. Supreme Court
ruling that recognizes marriage equality across this
country.
Im glad this issue reached its ultimate conclusion
through our judicial system because minority communities

shouldnt be forced to wage campaigns and depend upon

a public vote to earn equal protection under the law. Civil
rights should be self-evident and unalienable, not dictated
by popular opinion on a given Election Day.
Even though the Supreme Court, at long last, has
declared that the 2004 vote to ban same sex marriage in
Michigan is unconstitutional, the struggle for full equality
for LGBT Michiganders is sadly far from over. A gay
Michigan couple could get married this weekend and be
fired next week because of it.
It is time that the State Legislature expand the Elliott
Larsen Civil Rights Act to include legal protections for
those facing discrimination based on their sexual
orientation or gender identity. I call on my colleagues to
join me and demand swift action on House Bill 4538.
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About Senator Gregory

Vincent Gregory is the senator for Senate District 11 in Oakland County and covers
the areas of Farmington City, Farmington Hills City, Ferndale City, Hazel Park City,
Huntington Woods City, Lathrup Village City, Madison Heights City, Oak Park City,
Pleasant Ridge City, Royal Oak Township, and Southfield City. After graduating from
Dundee Public Schools he went to Washtenaw Community College and after college
he enlisted in the Marine Corps and retired from the service in 1971 with an
honourable discharge. In 1993 he became a member of the Wayne County Sheriffs
Department, and he retried from that office after thirty years of distinguished
service. In 1993 he became a member of the Wayne County Sheriffs Department,
and he retired from that office after thirty years of distinguished service. To his
credit he also obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
His political career started in 1998, Senator Gregory ran a successfully in special
election for Oakland Country Commissioner in the 21 st District a position he held for
ten years. In 2008 when he won the office of Oakland County Commissioner in the
21st District, and he held that post for ten years. In 2008 he ran for State

Representative for the 35th House District and won by a landslide as his candidacy
for the Michigan House of Representative received the highest number of votes of
any State Representative candidate in the Michigan House of Representatives.

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In 1998, Vince Gregory ran successfully in a special election for Oakland County
Commissioner in the 21st District a position he held for ten years. Vince served on
numerous committees during his tenure with the Commission, including General
Government, Public Service, Planning and Building, Parks and Recreation, Vice Chair
of the Airport Committee and the Democratic Commission Caucus, and Minority Vice
Chair of the Finance and Personnel Committees.
Vince enrolled in the Return to Work Program at Madonna University ~ keeping a
promise he made to himself twenty-seven years earlier that he would complete
college. In 2007, Vince proudly obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal
Justice ~ an accomplishment he diligently sought and successfully achieved ~
attaining yet another milestone to possess his bachelors degree before seeking the
office of State Representative.
In 2008, Vince ran for State Representative for the 35th House District and received
the highest number of votes of any State Representative candidate in the Michigan
House of Representatives 41,000 votes. After serving one term in the House of
Representatives, Vince Gregory was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2010. He
served on the Senate Appropriations Committee and was a member of the SubCommittees of the Departments of Community Health, Human Services and State
Police and Military Affairs. He was also Minority Vice-Chair on the Senate Families,

Seniors and Human Services Committee and Minority Vice-Chair of the Veterans,
Military Affairs and Homeland Security Committee. Senator Gregory was selected
from among his peers in the Senate Democratic Caucus to serve as Associate
President Pro Tempore and Democratic Caucus Whip. He also served as a member of
the Michigan Law Revision Commission ~ a Joint Senate and House Committee.
In 2014, Vince Gregory waged a successful campaign for a second term in the
Michigan Senate. Notably, he is recognized as receiving the highest number of votes
in the State Senate with over 73.17% of the vote or 70,862 votes. For the 98th
Legislature beginning in January, 2015, Senator Gregory was appointed to serve as
Minority Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and is the Minority Vice
Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of Health and
Human Services, Capital Outlay and the Department of Corrections. He also serves
on the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board. In addition, Senator Gregory was
elected from among his colleagues in the Senate Democratic Caucus to serve as
Assistant Minority Caucus Chair. He is a member of the Legislative Auto Caucus and
the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC), where he serves as the MLBC
Historian for the 2015-2016 term.
Senator Gregory is married to his wife of over thirty years, Yvonne, and they reside
in Lathrup Village, Oakland County, Michigan. The Gregorys have six adult children
~ Lawrence, Troi, Vanessa, Cortney, Kristen, and Vincent Jr. (deceased), and eight
grandchildren ~ Lawrence Jay, Kelsey, Elijah, Caiden, Eric, Caleb, Kaylin and
Reagan.
Senator Vincent Gregory is a champion for legislation, policies and programs that
positively impact veterans, children and youth, and senior citizens and the disabled

on issues such as decent and affordable housing for individuals and families, quality
education for every Michigan student, business growth and development, increased
job creation and increasing the minimum wage, and affordable health care for all
citizens of the Great State of Michigan.
Awards, Recognitions and Commendations

Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, Service & Dedication Award, 2011-2012

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Champion of Hope Award, 2012

Michigan Association of Counties, Legislator of the Year Award, 2012

Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP), Legislator of the Year Award,

2013

Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing, Outstanding Leader Award,

December, 2013

Michigan Muslim Council, Certificate of Appreciation Award, May, 2013

Specialty Equipment Market Association, State Automotive Enthusiast

Leadership Caucus, 2013

Civil Air Patrol, Michigan State Legislative Squadron, January, 2013

Civil Air Patrol, Certificate of Appreciation, June, 2013

Civil Air Patrol, Michigan Wing Legislative Squadron, Recognition of 2 Years of

Support, April, 2014

Ready Nation Leader, December, 2014

Military Leader for Kids, Mission Readiness Star Award, Washington, D.C.,
December, 2014

Fight Crime, Invest in Kids, Crime Fighters Award, December, 2014

Shepherding the Next Generation, Fellowship & Stewardess Award,

December, 2014

Champions for Americas Future, Mover & Shaker Award, December, 2014

Award of Appreciation, American Legion, Department of Michigan Veterans;

State Commander, James Wallace and State Adjutant, Patrick Lafferty,
December, 2014

Southeast Oakland Coalition (SEOC), Partnership & Service to Prevent

Substance Abuse Recognition Aw