Joshua Derke's Biography
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Full Name:
Joshua 'Josh' R. Derke
Gender:
Male
Family:
Single
Birth Date:
11/24/1987
Birth Place:
Lansing, MI
Home City:
Bath, MI
Associates, Biology, Lansing Community College, 2012-2014, Grade Point Average of 4.0
General Studies, Science and Math, Biology and Medical Science, Washtenaw Community College, 2011-2013, Grade Point Average of 4.0
BA, English Language and Literature, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2006-2011
Candidate, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 93, 2014
No caucus information on file.
Nurse Assistant, McLaren Greater Lansing, 2015-present
Private Tutor, 2013-present
Information Technology Specialist, Clinton County Democratic Party
Coder, Genre Evolution Project, 2011-2012
Staff Writer, The Gargoyle Humor Magazine, 2006-2010
Seasonal Park Ranger, Ingham County Parks, 2007-2009
Park Ranger, Ingham County Parks Department, 2007-2008
Canvasser, Environment Michigan, 2009
Awards:
Scholar Recognition Award: Awarded upon acceptance to the University of Michigan for academic accomplishment and scholarly potential. Included a full-tuition scholarship.
Priority Issues:
Government Accountability and Transparency; Education; Equality and civil rights; and Economics
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I'm interested in the long-term outlook of Michigan; I want to be able to live in Michigan when I'm 50 years old (I'm 26 now) and be able to take pride in the infrastructure and education system. Michigan needs a fresh perspective and a politician interested in the long-term health of the state, not piecemeal solutions that do nothing to address the foundational problems that cause funding shortfalls in road maintenance and repairs, or instance.