David Curson
David Curson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 11th district | |
In office November 13, 2012 – January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Thaddeus McCotter |
Succeeded by | Kerry Bentivolio |
Personal details | |
Born | David Alan Curson November 4, 1948 United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
David Alan Curson (born November 4, 1948) is an American
Curson resides in Belleville, Michigan.[4] He is a representative for the United Auto Workers.[3]
Early life, education, and career
Curson was born in Toledo, Ohio, to George Curson, a heavy equipment operator for Washington Township, Lucas County, Ohio. He is the youngest of six children. After graduating from high school in 1966, Curson followed in the footsteps of his mother, working at the Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Company, and attended the University of Toledo. However, he dropped out without finishing a degree in order to serve in the United States Marine Corps. After returning from service, he began work at the Ford Rawsonville Plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
United Auto Workers service
While working at the Ford Rawsonville Plant, Curson became involved with the UAW and was elected as a representative for the organization. He has been a long-time member of the International Union staff and has served as director of special projects and economic analysis, executive assistant to V.P. Ron Gettelfinger, executive assistant to President Steve Yokich and executive assistant to Secretary Treasurer Dennis Williams. He began negotiating Big Three contracts in 1982 and also testified on behalf of Chrysler and GM at their bankruptcy hearings after President Obama's automotive bailouts.[2]
Political career
Curson was elected in a
Political positions
Curson feels that the key to economic success is the creation of jobs. His campaign goals included an increased tax on the rich and additional funding for roads, schools, and energy systems. He also sought legislation that would allow United States employers to safely hire foreign workers more easily and was against the deportation of children brought to the United States by illegal immigrants. He also supported the Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood.[5]
See also
- Brenda Jones (politician), elected in a similar situation
References
- ^ a b Tajer, Brooke (2012-08-17). "Candidate Profile: David Curson — Novi, MI Patch". Novi.patch.com. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ^ a b "About Dave Curson « Curson for Congress Curson for Congress". Cursonforcongress.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ^ a b c "Michigan's David Curson gets 6 weeks in US Congress | Politics — Home". Clickondetroit.com. 2012-11-01. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ^ "Curson and Bentivolio both won bids for McCotter's seat | Metro Detroit | Detroit Free Press". freep.com. 2012-01-01. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ^ "Why Run? « Curson for Congress Curson for Congress". Cursonforcongress.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2017-11-10.