10 Facts About Buzz Thomas

Samuel 'Buzz' Thomas was born on January 28,1969 and is a politician from the US state of Michigan.

Buzz Thomas was a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 4th district beginning in 2003 and served as the Democratic Floor Leader until 2011 when he reached his two term limit.

Buzz Thomas's district is completely located in the city of Detroit and includes portions of northwest, east, central, and southwest Detroit.

Buzz Thomas held senior positions with US Representatives from Michigan, Barbara-Rose Collins and Bob Carr.

In 1996, one hundred and four years after his great grand uncle, William Webb Ferguson, was the first African-American elected to the Michigan Legislature, Buzz Thomas was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives.

Buzz Thomas represented the 10th district, located in northwest Detroit.

Buzz Thomas is one of the few Michigan legislators to have held leadership positions in both the Michigan House and Senate.

Buzz Thomas has received awards and recognition from over two dozen community groups, publications, and organizations.

Buzz Thomas was the ranking Democrat on the Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee.

Buzz Thomas served on the Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies Committee and on the Energy Policy Committee.