Rick Snyder
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Rick Snyder | |
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48th Governor of Michigan | |
In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2019 | |
Lieutenant | Brian Calley |
Preceded by | Jennifer Granholm |
Succeeded by | Gretchen Whitmer |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Dale Snyder August 19, 1958 Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Sue Snyder |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (BGS, MBA, JD) |
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Richard Dale Snyder[1] (born August 19, 1958) is an American politician, business executive, venture capitalist, and accountant who was the 48th Governor of Michigan. A member of the Republican Party, he became governor on January 1, 2011 and left office on January 1, 2019.
A report by the University of Michigan School of Public Health concluded Snyder has "significant legal responsibility" for the Flint water crisis, exposing 6,000 to 12,000 Flint children to lead. [2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Luke, Peter (January 1, 2011). "Gov. Rick Snyder celebrates taking office with 'clean slate' at Inauguration". Mlive.com. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
- ↑ Fonger, Ron (February 20, 2018). "UM report: Gov. Snyder bears 'significant legal responsibility' for Flint water crisis".
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