Rep. Tyrone Carter

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Tyrone Carter is from Detroit, Michigan. He has an associate's degree from Henry Ford Community College and a bachelor's degree in management from Central Michigan University. He is married to Lisa Carter, Detroit Police Commissioner for District 6. They have two sons, Tyrone II (deceased), and Tyler.

Carter has worked as a consultant with TLC Management and Consulting, an executive lieutenant with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and an assistant director of campus police with the Wayne County Community College District.

Tyrone is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 1. He was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving his fourth term. He previously ran for Detroit City Council, District 6, in 2017 but did not win. 

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Economy

Supports initiatives that prevent displacement, reduce homelessness, and promote a fair and equitable housing ecosystem.

Supports policies that expand access to safe, affordable housing in Detroit and initiatives that prevent displacement, reduce homelessness, and promote a fair housing ecosystem.

Supports policies that expand access to safe, affordable housing.

- Supports initiatives that prevent displacement, reduce homelessness, and promote a fair and equitable housing ecosystem.
- Supports policies that expand access to safe, affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports using incentives given to "Greenlight" businesses and city grants to fund an expansion of the live video program to install more cameras in neighborhoods and high-risk areas.

Supports using city grants to install more cameras in neighborhoods and high-risk areas.

- Supports using city grants to install more cameras in neighborhoods and high-risk areas.

Public Safety

Supports closing healthcare disparities to ensure access for all, regardless of income, race, age, or social status, and advocates for transparency in prescription drug pricing.

Supports closing healthcare disparities to ensure access for all, regardless of income, race, age, or social status.

Advocates for transparency in prescription drug pricing.

- Supports closing healthcare disparities to ensure access for all, regardless of income, race, age, or social status.
- Advocates for transparency in prescription drug pricing.

Healthcare

Public Services

Believes pollution is a major issue that needs immediate action.

- Believes pollution is a major issue that needs immediate action.

Energy & the Environment

Supports repairing and modernizing Detroit's streets, sidewalks, and public transit to enhance safety, accessibility, and neighborhood connectivity.

Supports repairing streets, sidewalks, and public transit.

- Supports repairing streets, sidewalks, and public transit.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Tyrone Carter

Supports repairing and modernizing Detroit's streets, sidewalks, and public transit to enhance safety and accessibility.

Tyrone Carter is from Detroit, Michigan. He has an associate's degree from Henry Ford Community College and a bachelor of science in management from Central Michigan University. He is married to Lisa Carter, Detroit Police Commissioner for District 6. They have two sons, Tyrone II (deceased), and Tyler.

Tyrone Carter is from Detroit, Michigan. He has an associate's degree from Henry Ford Community College and a bachelor of science in management from Central Michigan University. He lives with his wife, Lisa, and their two sons, Tyrone II (deceased) and Tyler.

Tyrone is a small business owner. He previously worked as an executive lieutenant with the Wayne County Sheriff%E2%80%99s Office, an assistant director of campus police with the Wayne County Community College District, and a community involvement specialist with Southwestern High School.

Carter to challenge Santiago-Romero for Detroit City Council seat

Tyrone is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 1. He was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving his fourth term. He previously ran for Detroit City Council, District 6, in 2017 but did not win.

Supports policies that expand access to safe, affordable housing and aims to prevent displacement and homelessness.

Supports using incentives given to "Greenlight" businesses and city grants to fund an expansion of the live video program to put more cameras in neighborhoods and high-risk areas.

Supports using incentives given to “Greenlight” businesses to help fund an expansion of the live video program to put more cameras in neighborhoods and in high-risk areas.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.