Alex Garza (12)

Alex Avery Garza is a Democratic politician serving as Wayne County Commissioner for District 14 since January 4, 2024. He previously represented Michigan House District 12 from 2019 to 2023, where he was the youngest Latino ever elected to the state house and passed a record 8 Public Acts into law as a Democrat, including more bipartisan legislation than any other from his party.

Notable achievements include being the first person of color elected to local office in Taylor, Michigan , serving as Mayor Pro-Tem of Taylor City Council , and working across party lines on committees. He is Vice-Chairman of the Wayne County Commission's Seniors and Veterans Affairs committee and serves on Audit, Government Operations, and Public Safety, Judiciary, & Homeland Security committees.

Education and Political Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government, University of Michigan - Dearborn .
• Associate's degree in Business Management, Baker College - Allen Park .
• Graduated from Annapolis High School, Dearborn Heights.

Political Experience

• Wayne County Commissioner, District 14 : Appointed after Raymond Basham's retirement; represents Taylor, Brownstown Township, Woodhaven, Gibraltar, and Rockwood.
• Michigan House of Representatives, District 12 : Democratic Vice Chair, Agriculture and Rural Development Committee; member of Local Government & Municipal Finance and Regulatory Reform committees.
• Taylor City Council : Elected 2013, re-elected 2017; Mayor Pro-Tem .
• Early roles: Legislative aide to State Rep. Stephanie Chang and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib; Director of Constituent Relations, Rep. Stephanie Chang's office ; Field Organizer, Organizing for America ; Legislative Aide, Detroit City Council .