Henry Yanez | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Switalski |
| Succeeded by | Nate Shannon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1957 Madison Heights, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jane Yanez |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Oakland Community College (AS) |
| Website | Council website Campaign website |
Henry Yanez (born August 28, 1957) is an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 25th district from 2013 to 2019.[1]
Yanez was raised in Madison Heights, Michigan. He earned an Associate of Science degree in fire science and fire-fighting from Oakland Community College.[2]
Yanez worked in that city as a firefighter and paramedic[3] before his election to the state house. He previously ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives against Candice Miller in 2010.[4]
Following his term limited time in the Michigan House of Representatives, Yanez was appointed to the Sterling Heights City Council to fill a vacant seat on January 15, 2019, by Mayor Mike Taylor. Yanez then ran in the 2019 general election and was elected to the seat for the full, two-year term.[5]
Yanez lives in Sterling Heights.[4]