Arlan Meekhof

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Arlan B. Meekhof
15th Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate
Assumed office
January 1, 2015
Preceded by Randy Richardville
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 30th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2011
Preceded by Wayne Kuipers
  Majority Floor Leader of the Michigan Senate
In office
January 11, 2011 – December 31, 2014
Preceded by Alan Cropsey
Succeeded by Mike Kowall
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 89th district
In office
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2010
Preceded by Barbara Vander Veen
Succeeded by Amanda Price
Personal details
Born (1959-11-28) November 28, 1959 (age 64)
Grand Haven, Michigan
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Barb
Children Three
Residence West Olive, Michigan
Website State Sen. Arlan B. Meekhof

Arlan B. Meekhof is a Republican politician from Michigan currently serving in the Michigan Senate and as that chamber's majority leader. He previously served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]

Legislative Record

Arlan Meekhof has been a figure of controversy with the support of tax increases through the May 2015 Michigan proposal 1 tax increase as well as the October 2015 vote for fuel and registration tax/fee increase set to go in place January 2017.[2] He has also led the fight for the purchase of a new senate building.[3][4]

Political Endorsements

Arlan Meekhof endorsed John Kasich for president on September 19, 2015.[5]

References

  1. 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Senator Arlan B. Meekhof
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