Former Rep. Brenda Lawrence

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LAWRENCE, Brenda L, a Representative from Michigan; born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., October 18, 1954; graduated from Pershing High School, Detroit, Mich.; attended University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Mich.; B.A., Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Mich., 2005; manager, United States Postal Service; member of the Southfield, Mich., board of education, 1992-1996; member of the Southfield, Mich., city council, 1997-2001; mayor of Southfield, Mich., 2001-2014; unsuccessful candidate for Oakland County, Mich., executive in 2008; unsuccessful candidate for Michigan lieutenant governor in 2010; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress (January 3, 2015-present).

Biographical

Full Name: Brenda Lulenar Lawrence
Gender: Female
Pronunciation: BREN-duh LAW-renss
Date of Birth: Oct. 18, 1954 (age: 69)
Place of Birth: Detroit, Mich.
Religion: Protestant
Hometown: Southfield, Mich.
Place of Residence: Southfield, Mich.
Previous Occupation: Postal worker

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: McArthur Lawrence manufacturer

2 children: Michael, Michelle

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Project VoteSmart

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

Open Secrets political finance profile

Social Networking:

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Eventbrite, official

Education

Central Michigan University - Bachelor's, public administration (2005)
John J. Pershing High School (Detroit, Mich.) - Diploma (1971)

Greek Organizations:

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 6, 2015-Jan. 2, 2023) Retired

Member, 14th Congressional District of Michigan

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

14th Congressional District of Michigan

Brenda Lulenar Lawrence, 79.28%
Democrat

Robert Vance Patrick, 18.31%
Republican

Lisa Lane Gioia, 1.09%
Libertarian
2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

14th Congressional District of Michigan

Brenda Lulenar Lawrence, 81.00%
Democrat

Marc Herschfus, 17.00%
Republican

Philip Kolody, 2.00%
Working Class
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

14th Congressional District of Michigan

Brenda Lulenar Lawrence, 78.51%
Democrat

Howard Andrew Klausner, 18.68%
Republican

Gregory Creswell, 1.57%
Libertarian

Marcia Squier, 1.24%
Green
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

14th Congressional District of Michigan

Brenda Lulenar Lawrence, 77.79%
Democrat

Christina L Barr, 19.67%
Republican

Leonard Schwartz, 1.58%
Libertarian

Employment History

U.S. Postal Service (1978-2008)

Letter Carrier, then Human Resources Management Aide

Associated Organizations

Board membership:

PACE Southeast Michigan (Southfield)
Trustee
Birmingham (Mich.) Family YMCA
Member, Advisory Board
Women Officials Network
Member, Board of Directors
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Member, Advisory Board
Michigan Association of Mayors
Board Member
National Conference of Democratic Mayors
President

Own leadership PAC:

MI14 PAC

Membership:

Inforum
Member
Southfield-Lathrup (Mich.) Optimist Club
Member
NAACP Oakland County (Mich.)
Member

Elected office:

City of Southfield, Mich. (2001-2014)
Mayor
Southfield (Mich.) City Council (1999-2001)
Council President
Southfield (Mich.) City Council (1997-1999)
Councillor

Miscellaneous association:

2008 Democratic National Convention (2008)
Superdelegate
2004 Democratic National Convention (2004)
Delegate

Awards

Enterprising Women Award (Detroit (Mich.) Historical Society)
Woman of the Year (American Business Women's Association)
Challenging the Process (Leadership Detroit (Mich.))
Brotherhood Award (State of Michigan)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2019)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Trumpet Award (Trumpet Awards Foundation) (2016)
Distinguished Leadership and Future Leaders Award (Leadership Oakland (Mich.)) (2004)
WAND Award (WAND PAC) (2004)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, D.C. scheduling:
14mischeduler@mail.house.gov
Vekeo, official

Privately Financed Travel

23 trips taken between 2015 - 2022 costing $116,231

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Trip Destinations:

Trip Sponsors:

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2022, 2022 (Amendment), 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2018 (Amendment), 2017, 2016, 2016 (Amendment), 2015
Election Candidate: 2014
Extension Letter: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
New Hire: 2015 (Amendment)
Stock transaction: 12/13/2018 (Amendment), 12/16/2016, 10/09/2015
Termination: 2023
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $102,404.50
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Nov. 22, 2016
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