Doug Geiss
{{short description|American politician from Michigan}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Douglas A. Geiss
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| office = Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
| term_start = January 1, 2009
| term_end = December 31, 2014
| predecessor = Hoon-Yung Hopgood
| successor = Erika Geiss
| constituency = 22nd district (2009–2012)
12th district (2013–2014)
| office2 = Member of the Taylor City Council
| term_start2 = 2001
| term_end2 = 2008
| predecessor2 =
| successor2 =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|12|29}}
| birth_place = Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.
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| party = Democratic
| alma_mater = University of Michigan
| occupation = Politician
| spouse = Erika Geiss
| children = 2
| residence = Taylor, Michigan
}}
Doug Geiss (born December 29, 1969) is an American politician from Michigan. Geiss is a former Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives.
Education
In 1992, Geiss earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from University of Michigan. In 2000, Geiss earned an MBA from University of Michigan.
Career
In 2001, Geiss served the city council in Taylor, Michigan. In 2008, Geiss became a member of Michigan House of Representatives.[http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(bsiu3255u5fbqgyxdelanb55))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0211-p0211.pdf 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Douglas A. Geiss]{{cite web |url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/76560/douglas-geiss |title=Douglas Geiss's Biography |publisher=Vote Smart |accessdate=March 3, 2020}}
In January 2013, Geiss, together with Rep. Dian Slavens, became the first Members to vote against the election or re-election of the Speaker of the House since the 1960s when he voted against the re-election of Jase Bolger to serve as Speaker for the 97th Legislature.[http://mirsnews.com/capsule.php?gid=3997#34011 MIRS Capitol Capsule: 2 Dems Go Against Tradition, Bolger For Speaker (January 9, 2013)] (Subscription Required)
Personal life
Geiss's wife is Erika Geiss. They have two children.
References
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External life
- [http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(bsiu3255u5fbqgyxdelanb55))/documents/2011-2012/michiganmanual/2011-MM-P0211-p0211.pdf 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Douglas A. Geiss]
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{{s-bef|before=Rashida Tlaib}}
{{s-ttl|title=Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 12th district|years=2013–2015}}
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Category:Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives
Category:Michigan city council members
Category:People from Royal Oak, Michigan
Category:People from Taylor, Michigan
Category:University of Michigan College of Engineering alumni