Coleman Young II

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Coleman Young II

Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2007
Preceded by	Mary D. Waters

Born	1984 Detroit, Michigan
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	None
Profession	Politician
Religion	Church of God in Christ

Coleman A. Young II (Born 1984) is a politician from the State of Michigan. He is a Democratic member of the Michigan State House of Representatives. His district is located in Downtown Detroit. He is the son of the late former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young. He is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.

[edit] Political career

Young currently attends Wayne State University, even as he serves in the legislature. Previous to being elected to the State House, Young worked for the Detroit City Council Research & Analysis Division. He currently hosts The "Young Effect," a local Detroit call-in audience talk show concerning current affairs, community advocacy and sports. He was first elected in 2006, by an overwhelming margin. In the House, Young advocates Jobs programs, Universal Health Care and capping interest rates on loans, mortgages, and credit cards. He sits on the Transportation, Government Operations, Tax Policy, Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs, and Transportation Committees.

[edit] Personal

Young is a member of the St. Paul Church of God in Christ. He enjoys acting and has performed at Wayne State University and in several local churches.