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Glenn S. Anderson (Dist. 12)

Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson, a Democrat, was sworn in as a member of the Wayne County Commission in January 2016 and was elected for his first full term in November of 2016. He serves on the Committee on Ways & Means, the Committee on Health & Human Services, is the vice-chair of the the Committee on Economic Development, and chair of the Special Committee on the Criminal Justice Complex.

A veteran of local and state government, Anderson previously served for eight years as a State Senator (2007-14), six years as a State Representative (2001-06) and nine years as a member of the Westland City Council (1991-2000), and was also a member of the Wayne County Ethics Board.As a state legislator, Anderson's focus centered on ending bullying in schools, protecting children, reforming the redistricting process and strengthening both consumer protection and government transparency. His legislative service was recognized by numerous organizations. Anderson received the Hero of Breast Cancer Award from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and also was named Legislator of the Year by Michigan Chiefs of Police, Police Officers Association of Michigan and the Michigan Hemophilia Association. He also was a member of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators as well as the Council of State Governments Great Lakes Caucus.

In addition to his service in elected positions, Commissioner Anderson has been deeply involved in the community, holding membership in numerous commissions, associations and civic organizations. Not only is he a former Jaycee, he has also been involved with the Westland Goodfellows, Western Wayne NAACP, Churchill High School PTA and many other charitable and community organizations.

Prior to his career in public service, Anderson was employed by Ford Motor Co., and has been a member of the United Auto Workers since 1972. He is also a licensed Realtor. He and his wife, Gail, have lived in Westland since 1978. They have two adult children, Melissa and Kyle, and three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Logan and Luellyn.

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Representing: Westland, Livonia (part).

Staff: (313) 224-8855
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Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's newsletter for summer 2021
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's newsletter for summer 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Newsletter for District 12
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's newsletter for September 2020
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's newsletter for September 2020
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Newsletter for District 12: Garden City, Inkster & Westland (part)
Wayne County Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson receives honors from Western Wayne NAACP
Wayne County Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson receives honors from Western Wayne NAACP
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Wayne County Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson (D-Westland) was honored with the Leading Through Service Award presented by the Western Wayne County NAACP.
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's fall newsletter
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's fall newsletter
Monday, September 30, 2019
Fall newsletter for District 12
Commissioners tour port authority dock
Commissioners tour port authority dock
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Commissioners Glenn S. Anderson, Sam Baydoun, Monique Baker McCormick and Al Haidous, along with commission staff, toured the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority dock in southwest Detroit on June 17.
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's fall 2018 newsletter
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's fall 2018 newsletter
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson serves the 12th District which covers Garden City, Inkster and most of Westland.
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's Fall 2017 newsletter
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's Fall 2017 newsletter
Friday, September 22, 2017
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson serves the 12th District, which covers Garden City, Inkster and most of Westland.
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's Spring 2017 newsletter
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's Spring 2017 newsletter
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson serves the 12th District, which covers Garden City, Inkster and most of Westland.
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson to host Skate Party for children
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson to host Skate Party for children
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson will host the School's Out Skate Party on Saturday, June 17.
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's Fall 2016 newsletter
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's Fall 2016 newsletter
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson serves the 12th District, which covers Garden City, Inkster and most of Westland.
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's spring 2016 newsletter
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson's spring 2016 newsletter
Monday, May 16, 2016
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson serves the 12th District, which covers Garden City, Inkster and most of Westland.
District 12 budget transparency report for January 2016
District 12 budget transparency report for January 2016
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson serves the 12th District, which covers Garden City, Inkster and most of Westland.
Former state legislator Anderson appointed to Wayne County Commission's 12th District seat
Former state legislator Anderson appointed to Wayne County Commission's 12th District seat
Friday, January 8, 2016
The Wayne County Commission voted unanimously Jan. 7 to appoint Glenn Anderson to replace Richard LeBlanc as the 12th District commissioner.