Kate Segal
| Kate Segal | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 62nd district |
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In office January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Nofs |
| Succeeded by | John Bizon |
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| Born | February 16, 1975 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mike Segal |
Kate Segal is serving her third term as State Representative for the 62nd House District (in the U.S. state of Michigan), which covers much of Calhoun County and includes the cities of Battle Creek, Springfield and Albion, and seven townships: Albion, Bedford, Clarence, Convis, Lee, Pennfield, and Sheridan.
For the 2013-2014 session, Segal was selected to serve as the Democratic vice chair of the House Insurance Committee and will also serve on the House committees on Health Policy and Michigan Competitiveness. Segal was previously the House Democratic Floor Leader for the 2011-2012 legislative session.
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 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. She was also a founding member and past chair of the Calhoun County Health Plan, which is now called Community HealthCare Connections.
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.
2013-2014 Legislative Session
Insurance - Democratic Vice Chair
Health Policy
Michigan Competitiveness
2011-2012 Legislative Session
Agriculture
Health Policy
Insurance
House Fiscal Agency Governing Board
2009-2010 Legislative Session
Health Policy - Vice Chair
Insurance
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