Triette Reeves

Triette Reeves (born August 22, 1963) is an American politician and minister from Michigan.

Triette Reeves
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 5th district
In office
November 1992 – 1993
Preceded byTeola P. Hunter (resigned)
Succeeded byTed Wallace
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 13th district
In office
January 1, 1999 – December 2002
Preceded byBurton Leland
Succeeded byBarbara Farrah
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
January 1, 2003 – December 2004
Preceded byBuzz Thomas
Succeeded byGabe Leland
Personal details
Born
Triette E. Lipsey

(1963-08-22) August 22, 1963
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Alando Reeves
Children3
Alma materMichigan State University
OccupationMinister, politician

Early life

On August 22, 1963, Reeves was born as Triette E. Lipsey in Detroit, Michigan. In 1982, Reeves graduated from Redford High School.[1]

Education

Reeves earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public administration from Michigan State University.[2]

Career

Reeves started her political career as a Legislative Aide to Teola P. Hunter, a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 5. In January 1992, Teola P. Hunter resigned. On November 3, 1992, Reeves won the special election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 5.[1][3]

In 1995, Reeves served the Detroit city council, until 1998.[1]

In 1995, Reeves became a minister for the Mount Zion Church.[2]

On November 3, 1998, Reeves won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 13. Reeves defeated Leodis Brown with 89.60% of the vote.[4] On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Reeves won the election and continued serving District 13. Reeves defeated Ernestine Nelson with 92.32% of the vote.[5][3]

On November 5, 2002, Reeves won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 10. Reeves defeated John T. Nazars and Alan Jacobson with 89.22% of the vote.[6][3] Reeves served in the Michigan House of Representatives until 2004.[7][2]

Personal life

In 1995, Reeves married Alando Reeves. They have three children. Reeves and her family live in Detroit, Michigan.[2][1]

See also

References
  1. "Triette Lipsey Reeves 1963–, Politician". encyclopedia.com. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  2. "Triette Reeves' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  3. "Triette Lipsey Reeves". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  4. "1998 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 3, 1998. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  5. "2000 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 7, 2000. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  6. "2002 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 5, 2002. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  7. Michigan House of Representatives-Triette E. Lipsey Reeves
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