Curtis Hertel Jr

Curtis Hertel Jr. was elected in 2014 to serve Michigan's 23rd Senate district, which encompasses most of Ingham County. Prior to his time in the State Senate, Hertel served as an Ingham County Commissioner from 2001 until 2008, the Legislative Liaison for the Department of Community Health under Governor Granholm from 2005 until 2008, and Ingham C... ounty Register of Deeds from 2009 until 2015. Curtis Hertel Jr. has a long history of fighting for issues that matter most to Michigan's families. At the age of 22, Hertel was elected to the Ingham County Commission where he was a champion for the County's living wage ordinance, successfully fought to save Potter Park Zoo, led the charge for the Ingham County Health Plan which became a model around the country, and spearheaded a number of important initiatives that streamlined services for Ingham County residents. As the County's Register of Deeds, Hertel became a champion for people that had fallen victim to predatory lending and foreclosure scams. By filing suit against our country's most powerful banking institutions, he helped shield residents from foreclosure fraud. After taking office in the Michigan State Senate, Hertel quickly began making a positive impact on issues affecting Michigan's citizens.Read More