Kiyan Michael | |
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Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 16th district | |
Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Jason Fischer |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] | September 20,1964
Political party | Republican (2014-present) Democratic (until 2014) |
Spouse | Robert "Bobby" Michael Jr. |
Children | 2 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Kiyan Michael (born September 20,1964) is an American politician serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 16th district. She assumed office on November 8,2022. She lives in Jacksonville,Florida. [1]
She is an alumnus of Wagner Leadership Institute. She is married and has two children. [1]
Michael is the wife of a retired Navy veteran and was a member of the Black Voices for Trump Advisory Board. [2] [3] Michael has also provided commentary on immigration policy for Fox News. [4] She was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2022. [5]
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