Jennifer Elkins

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Jennifer Elkins
Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives
from the 97th district
In office
January 1, 2003 December 31, 2004
Preceded by Joseph Rivet
Succeeded by Tim Moore
Member of the Clare County Board of Commissioners
In office
January 1, 1999 December 31, 2002
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Residence Lake, Michigan

Jennifer Elkins is a Democratic politician from Michigan who served one term in the Michigan House of Representatives, in 2003 and 2004, until being unseated by Tim Moore. Prior to her election to the House, Elkins was a member of the Clare County Board of Commissioners. [1] [2]

Elkins was passionate about youth and social services, serving as a member of the executive committee of the Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency, as vice chair of the Human Services Coordinating Body during her tenure on the county board, as a member of the Michigan Association of Counties' Human Services Committee, and with numerous other area and community organizations.

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