Henry Yanez

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]

Henry Yanez
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 25th district
In office
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byJon Switalski
Succeeded byNate Shannon
Personal details
Born (1957-08-28) August 28, 1957
Madison Heights, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJane Yanez
Children4
EducationOakland Community College (AS)
WebsiteCouncil website
Campaign website

Early life and education

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]

Career

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]

Personal life

Yanez lives in Sterling Heights.[4]

References
  1. "Kerry undecided on delaying nomination". USA Today. May 21, 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  2. "Staff Directory • Sterling Heights, MI • CivicEngage". www.sterling-heights.net. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  3. "Sterling Heights firefighter to announce run for Michigan House seat". AP, cited by MLive. February 19, 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  4. "Macomb County's Candice Miller wins 5th term in U.S. House of Representatives". Associated Press, cited at MLive. November 2, 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  5. "Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website". www.sterling-heights.net. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
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