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American politician from Michigan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lori M. Stone[1] (born January 3, 1980) is an American politician and teacher currently serving as the mayor of Warren, Michigan.[2] Stone previously served as a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives who represented District 13 (previously numbered as District 28 until 2023).
Lori Stone | |
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8th Mayor of Warren, Michigan | |
Assumed office November 20, 2023 | |
Preceded by | James R. Fouts |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 1, 2019 – November 20, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Green |
Succeeded by | Mai Xiong |
Constituency | 28th district (2019–2023) 13th district (2023) |
Personal details | |
Born | January 3, 1980 Warren, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Warren, Michigan |
Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Occupation | Teacher, politician |
Stone was born in Warren, Michigan. Stone's late mother was an elementary school teacher.[3][4] Stone graduated from Fitzgerald Public Schools and Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center.[5]
Stone earned bachelor's degrees in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and in Elementary Education from Michigan State University. Stone earned a master's degree in Science Education from Michigan State University. In 2017, Stone graduated from the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) from Michigan State University. Stone completed the Emerge Women's Boot Camp for Michigan.[3][6][7]
Stone was a teacher at Mound Park Elementary School in the Fitzgerald Public Schools District in Macomb County, Michigan. Stone has fourteen years of experience in the classroom as a teacher. Stone is a member of Michigan Education Association (MEA).[3][4]
In the August 2016 primary election, Stone was running for a seat for Michigan House of Representatives District 28. Stone was defeated by Patrick Green. Stone lost with 30.71% of the votes.[8][9]
In August 2018, Stone defeated incumbent Patrick Green and won the primary election for Michigan House of Representatives for District 28.[10]
On November 6, 2018, Stone won her election and became a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 28. Stone defeated Aaron Delikta and Ryan Manier with 62.97% of the votes.[11][3][5]
During her time in the legislature, Stone was a member of several committees, including the Education Committee, Financial Services Committee, and Health Policy Committee.[3]
Stone was a pledged delegate for Joe Biden at the 2020 Michigan Democratic presidential primary.[12]
In 2023, James R. Fouts had reached the term limit as mayor of Warren and was ineligible to seek re-election.[13] Stone ran against City Human Resources Director George Dimas for the open seat and won 53% to 47%.[2]
Stone is a resident of Warren, Michigan.[5]
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