Researching Henry Yanez
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The name Henry means "ruler of the home" and is of German origin.
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Henry Yanez
Henry Yanez (born August 28, 1957) is an American politician and a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 25 (Sterling Heights and Warren). He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Yanez was raised in Madison Heights, Michigan. He lives in Sterling Heights and worked in that city as a firefighter and paramedic before his election to the state house. He previously ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Congress against Candice Miller in 2010.
Following his term limited time in the Michigan House of Representatives, Yanez was appointed to the Sterling Heights City Council to fill a vacant seat on January 15, 2019, by Mayor Mike Taylor. Yanez then ran in the 2019 General Election and was elected to the seat for the full two year term.
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