Burton Leland (November 24, 1948 – February 25, 2018) was a Democratic politician from Michigan who served on the Wayne County Commission. He also served 24 years in both houses of the Michigan Legislature.[1][2][3]

Burton Leland
Member of the Wayne County Commission from the 6th district
In office
January 1, 2007 – February 25, 2018
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 5th district
In office
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2006
Preceded byMichael O'Brien
Succeeded byTupac Hunter
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1998
Preceded byJack Legel
Succeeded byTriette Reeves
Constituency2nd district (1981-1992)
13th district (1993-1998)
Personal details
Born(1948-11-24)November 24, 1948
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 25, 2018(2018-02-25) (aged 69)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRosanne
Alma materUniversity of Michigan (M.S.W.)
Wayne State University (B.S.)
OccupationPolitician, social worker

While in the Michigan House of Representatives in 1986, Leland sponsored the state's Lemon Law.[4] Leland died from cancer on February 25, 2018.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Home | Commission". www.waynecounty.com.
  2. ^ 2005-2006 Michigan Manual: State Senator Burton Leland
  3. ^ The Political Graveyard: Leland, Burton
  4. ^ Michigan Legislature: 87 PA 1986
  5. ^ "Burton Leland Obituary - Southfield, MI | The Detroit News". Legacy.com.
  6. ^ "Former sen., state rep. Burton Leland dies". WXYZ. February 25, 2018.