Kate Segal
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Kate Segal is a State Representative and the Democratic Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives. She is serving her second term, representing Michigan's 62nd district.
Michigan's 62nd House district covers most of Calhoun County, containing the cities of Battle Creek, Springfield, and Albion, the villages of Homer, Athens, Burlington and Tekonsha, and 14 townships: Convis, Lee, Clarence, Marengo, Sheridan, Fredonia, Eckford, Albion, Homer, Clarendon, Tekonsha, Burlington, Athens, and Leroy.
As State Representative, Segal has stated that some of her priorities will be to focus on making health care more affordable and accessible to all Michigan residents, creating an environment that is inviting to the businesses that will create good-paying jobs for the workers of Calhoun County, and improving our schools to provide Michigan students with a quality education from an early age.
Prior to being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, Segal served on the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners from 2002 to 2008, serving as chairwoman in her final term. Segal is deeply involved in the community and has volunteered with a number of groups such as the United Way, the Urban League of Battle Creek, the Comprehensive Senior Care Corporation, the Junior League of Battle Creek and the Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council.
Segal is a graduate of Kalamazoo College
, where she received a bachelor's degree in sociology, with a concentration in public policy and urban affairs. She lives in Battle Creek with her husband, Mike, and their daughter, Elise.
Health Policy - Vice Chair
Insurance
New Economy and Quality of Life
Urban Policy
Public Employees Health Care Reform
2011-2012 Legislative Session
Agriculture
Health Policy
Insurance
House Fiscal Agency Governing Board
During the 2009 Michigan budget negotiations, Segal made the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy (MYCA) one of her top priorities for future funding. The MYCA is a voluntary, quasi-military program run by the National Guard. The program is designed for at-risk youth who have either dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out. Segal advocated for full funding of the program throughout the budget process, but applauded the efforts of the bi-partisan School Aid conference committee for providing partial funding, $642,300, in its compromise budget. In an effort to save the MYCA, Segal launched an online petition, hosted a rally at the Capitol, and lobbied her fellow legislators for support.
On November 25, 2009, the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy announced that it would remain operational through at least 2010.
Michigan's 62nd House district covers most of Calhoun County, containing the cities of Battle Creek, Springfield, and Albion, the villages of Homer, Athens, Burlington and Tekonsha, and 14 townships: Convis, Lee, Clarence, Marengo, Sheridan, Fredonia, Eckford, Albion, Homer, Clarendon, Tekonsha, Burlington, Athens, and Leroy.
As State Representative, Segal has stated that some of her priorities will be to focus on making health care more affordable and accessible to all Michigan residents, creating an environment that is inviting to the businesses that will create good-paying jobs for the workers of Calhoun County, and improving our schools to provide Michigan students with a quality education from an early age.
Prior to being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, Segal served on the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners from 2002 to 2008, serving as chairwoman in her final term. Segal is deeply involved in the community and has volunteered with a number of groups such as the United Way, the Urban League of Battle Creek, the Comprehensive Senior Care Corporation, the Junior League of Battle Creek and the Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council.
Segal is a graduate of Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College, also known as K College or simply K, is a private liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1833, the college is among the 100 oldest in the country. Today, it produces more Peace Corps volunteers per capita than any other U.S...
, where she received a bachelor's degree in sociology, with a concentration in public policy and urban affairs. She lives in Battle Creek with her husband, Mike, and their daughter, Elise.
Committee assignments
2009-2010 Legislative SessionHealth Policy - Vice Chair
Insurance
New Economy and Quality of Life
Urban Policy
Public Employees Health Care Reform
2011-2012 Legislative Session
Agriculture
Health Policy
Insurance
House Fiscal Agency Governing Board
Duncan Aviation & the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy
On May 21, 2009 the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4930, a bill sponsored by Segal, which modified Michigan's tax code to create a tax exemption for Duncan Aviation, a Battle Creek company specializing in the interior customization of new aircraft. Without the modification, Duncan Aviation would have transferred more than one hundred jobs from Battle Creek to its sister facility in Nebraska. By working closely with Republican Senator Jason Allen, the legislation was signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm on June 23, 2009 and became Public Act 53 of 2009. Public Act 53 of 2009 was Segal's first bill to be passed into law.During the 2009 Michigan budget negotiations, Segal made the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy (MYCA) one of her top priorities for future funding. The MYCA is a voluntary, quasi-military program run by the National Guard. The program is designed for at-risk youth who have either dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out. Segal advocated for full funding of the program throughout the budget process, but applauded the efforts of the bi-partisan School Aid conference committee for providing partial funding, $642,300, in its compromise budget. In an effort to save the MYCA, Segal launched an online petition, hosted a rally at the Capitol, and lobbied her fellow legislators for support.
On November 25, 2009, the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy announced that it would remain operational through at least 2010.
Electoral history
- 2010 General Election for State Representative - Michigan's 62nd District
Name Votes Percent Kate Segal (D-Battle Creek) 14,188 55% Steven Mobley (R-Athens) 11,719 45%
- 2008 General Election for State Representative - Michigan's 62nd District
Name Votes Percent Kate Segal (D-Battle Creek) 25,011 62% Greg Moore (R-Athens) 15,419 38%
- 2008 Primary Election for State Representative - Michigan's 62nd District
Name Votes Percent Kate Segal (D) 3,553 68% Tim Nendorf (D) 1,667 32%