Andrea LaFontaine

American politician

Andrea LaFontaine

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	(1987-03-06) March 6, 1987 (age 37) New Baltimore, Michigan, U.S.
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.

Early life

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.

Education

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]

Career

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]

Personal life

LaFountaine resides in Columbus Township, St. Clair County, Michigan.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "AndreLaFountaine's Biography's". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
^ ^a ^b Bouffard, Karen (December 6, 2010). "20 Something Politicians Head to Michigan House". The Detroit News. Archived from the original on December 7, 2010. Retrieved January 21, 2011.
^ ^a ^b Goldstein, Aaron (January 1, 2011). "Good Luck Andrea LaFontaine". The American Spectator. The American Spectator. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
^ "Election Results GENERAL ELECTION November 02, 2010". Michigan Department of State Bureau Of Elections. March 2, 2011. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
^ "32nd District, State House". The Times Herald. Port Huron, Michigan. October 24, 2010. p. 71. Retrieved June 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Michigan Trails Welcomes Andrea LaFountaine". michigantrails.org. September 10, 2018. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2019.