Overview
Andy Schor (born March 20, 1975) is an American politician currently serving as the 52nd mayor of Lansing, Michigan. A member of the Democratic Party, Schor was previously a member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. He also represented the 68th district in the Michigan House of Representatives, which includes most of the City of Lansing and all of Lansing Township. Schor is the first Jewish mayor of Lansing.
Early life and education
Schor grew up in Long Island New York with his mother and father. His father found employment as a diamond distributor while his mother found work in a nursing home. Schor moved to Michigan to attend the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. During his time at the University of Michigan, Schor took a semester off to be involved with the Clinton Gore campaign his senior year as a paid staffer.
Schor served as a board member of the Tri-County Office of Aging and the South Lansing Community Development Association.
Career
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