Laurie Pohutsky
Representative · State house · Michigan · District 17
Democratic
Biography
State Representative Laurie Pohutsky is serving her fourth term representing the 17th House District, which encompasses parts of Northwest Detroit, North Redford Charter Township and Northeast Livonia. She is a long-time activist and volunteer, and spent time as a crisis hotline volunteer and a caregiver at Angela Hospice. Pohutsky graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in microbiology. While a student at MSU, she took part in community outreach activities and protests at the Capitol. These experiences instilled a deep interest in politics and demonstrated the importance of ensuring everyone has a voice in government. After college, Pohutsky worked in the fields of food safety, toxicology and health care. She brings this knowledge, along with her experience in water quality testing, with her to the Michigan House of Representatives. She has a deep commitment to bringing a scientific perspective to government and advocating for environmental causes. Pohutsky previously served as Speaker Pro Tempore, is a member of the Livonia Democratic Club, and is active in Michigan United. She lives in Livonia with her rescue pets.
On the record
- Education
- Michigan State University, degree in microbiology
- Profession
- Crisis hotline volunteer; Caregiver; Microbiologist; Food safety professional; Toxicology professional; Health care professional
- Born
- 1988-04-28
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room N-696, Anderson House Office Building 124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 · 517-373-1530
- Phone
- 517-373-1530
- lauriepohutsky@house.mi.gov