Lee Chatfield
Lee Roberson Chatfield (born May 25, 1988) is an American private school teacher and politician currently serving as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Chatfield, a Republican from Levering, is the state representative from the 107th House district. He is currently in his third term and represents the people of Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet, and Mackinac counties.[1]
Lee Chatfield | |
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Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Tom Leonard |
Speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 11, 2017 – January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Tom Leonard |
Succeeded by | Jason Wentworth |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 107th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Frank Foster |
Personal details | |
Born | May 25, 1988 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Stephanie Chatfield |
Children | 5 |
Education | Northland International University (BA) Liberty University (MPA) |
Occupation | Educator, politician |
Personal life
Lee married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie (Zondervan), and they have four sons and one daughter.
Lee's father, Rusty Chatfield, has been a minister in Pellston and Burt Lake for more than 30 years, and Lee graduated high school from Northern Michigan Christian Academy. Sports also has played a big role in his life, as an athlete and coach.
Education
While earning a bachelor's degree at Northland International University, Lee was named a 1st Team Adidas All-American for soccer and continues to use his collegiate experience as a player to impact the next generation through coaching and mentoring. After graduating from Northland, Chatfield earned a master's degree in public policy from Liberty University.[2]
Professional life
Chatfield is currently serving his sixth year in the Michigan House of Representatives and represents the people of Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet and Mackinac counties.
Before his election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014, Lee served as a full-time high school teacher, coach and athletic director at his alma mater, Northern Michigan Christian Academy.[3]
Chatfield was previously the youngest House Speaker Pro Tempore in Michigan history, and is currently the youngest state House Speaker in the country.
Chatfield was re-elected to the state Legislature in 2016 with 67 percent of the vote.[3]
In 2018, he was re-elected to a third term with over 58 percent of the vote.
Firearms Security Violation
On July 15, 2018, Chatfield attempted to bring a loaded, unregistered handgun onto a commercial flight at Pellston Regional Airport.[4] He was fined $250 for failure to register his handgun, which he had purchased in December 2015.[5] He also paid a $1,960 fine from the Transportation Security Administration.[6] Chatfield had previously introduced a bill in the Michigan House of Representatives to make handgun registration voluntary.[7]
References
- http://gophouse.org. "Lee Chatfield, District 107 - Michigan House Republicans". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- "Lee Chatfield for State Representative". Lee Chatfield for State Representative. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- "Lee Chatfield for State Representative". Lee Chatfield for State Representative. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- szucker@petoskeynews.com, Steve Zucker (231) 439-9346. "Chatfield detained at airport after loaded gun found in carry-on". Petoskey News-Review.
- szucker@petoskeynews.com, Steve Zucker (231) 439-9346-. "State rep pays one fine, another to be determined". Petoskey News-Review.
- Oosting, Jonathan. "Michigan House speaker pays $1,960 fine for gun incident at airport". Detroit News.
- "Rep. Chatfield introduces bill to eliminate pistol registration mandate". Michigan House Republicans. April 27, 2017.
External links
- Official website
(Michigan House Republicans) - Early Literacy, Teacher Evaluations Bills Clear State House (Michigan Radio)
- State Rep. Chatfield Co-sponsors Bill to Address Dark Store Issue (UPMatters.org)
- Bill Proposes Regulations for Textile Donation Bins (Lansing State Journal)
- Rep. Chatfield Climbs the 'Mighty Mac' (Sault Ste. Marie Evening News)
- Chatfield bill Would Shift Existing Revenues to Roads (Petoskey News)
- Chatfield Maple Syrup Bill Could Boost Industry (UpNorthLIve.com)
- Michigan's Growing Maple Syrup Industry Remains Largely Untapped (Channel4News)
- Gov. Rick Snyder Christens Shepler's 'Miss Margy' Ferry (MLive)
- "Jig is Up on Tax Credits" (Detroit Free Press)
- Michigan House Tries To Ward Off Budget-Busting MEGA Extension (MLive)
- Cut River Bridge Renamed in Honor of Fallen Navy SEAL (Petoskey News)
- First of series of Meetings Held Regarding O'Neal Lake Dam Fix (Petoskey News)
- Cheboygan Resident Proposes I-75 Loop in Indian River (Cheboygan Daily Tribune)
- Twelve Bill Package for Road Fixes Introduced in House (Detroit Free Press)
- What You Need to Know Before Voting on Proposal One (UpNorthLive.com)
- Proposal 1 Opponents Rally at Michigan Capitol (MLive)
- The Great Bake Sale Debate Nears an End (MLive)
Michigan House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Tom Leonard |
Speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by Jason Wentworth |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Tom Leonard |
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives 2019–present |
Incumbent |