Brater, Elizabeth S.

Elizabeth Brater is a former member of the Michigan State Senate (2003-2010) and House of Representatives (1995-2000), Mayor of Ann Arbor (1991-1993) and member of the Ann Arbor City Council (1988-1993). She is a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to entering politics, Brater was a writer and editor and taught writing at the University of Michigan.

Brater is particularly well-known as a leader in the areas of the environment and mental health. As both a state Senator and Representative, Brater sponsored numerous bills focused on protecting the environment. She was named Sierra Club Environmentalist of the Year in 1996, Clean Water Action Great Lakes Lawmaker of the Year in 2005, Jane Elder Environmentalist of the Year in 2006, and received the Michigan League of Conservation Voters Environmental Leadership Award in 2004.

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