- Richard LeBlanc
Infobox_State_Representative
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name= Richard LeBlanc
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state_house=Michigan
state= Michigan
district= 18th
party= Democratic
term_start = 2007
preceded=Glenn S. Anderson
succeeded= Incumbent
place of birth=Westland, Michigan
religion =
spouse = Cheryl LeBlancRichard LeBlanc (born 1958) is a politician from the U.S. state of
Michigan . He is a Democratic member of theMichigan State House of Representatives . He represents the 18th District, which is located inMetro Detroit and includes the city of Westland.Early life
LeBlanc was born in Westland in 1958. He was a member of the law enforcement for the cities of Westland. He is currently a reserve police officer for the city of Canton.
Political career
LeBlanc served as an officer and trustee for Wayne/Westland Community Schools, Board of Education from 1992 to 1995. He was elected to the Westland City Council, where he served from 1995 to 2001 and 2003 to 2006. In 2006 he filed to run for the seat being vacated by Rep.
Glenn S. Anderson , who ran successfully for theMichigan State Senate . LeBlanc won easily in the heavily Democratic 18th District, which is located in Wayne County and includes theDetroit suburb of Westland. In the House, LeBlanc sits on the powerful Appropriations Committee and is Chairman of the Michigan State Police and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.Personal
Richard lives in Westland with his wife Cheryl LeBlanc and has two children, Rick and Jeff. The family owns a
Amphicar , which is a cross between a boat and a car. LeBlanc is also a licensed pilot.External links
* [http://house.michigan.gov/rep.asp?DIST=018 Official Web site]
* [http://018.housedems.com/ LeBlanc's House Democrats Web site]
* [http://www.richardleblanc.net/ LeBlanc's Campaign Site]
* [http://www.richardleblanc.com/ LeBlanc's Personal Site]
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