Triette Lipsey Reeves (born August 22, 1963) is an American politician and minister from Michigan.
Early life
On August 22, 1963, Reeves was born as Triette E. Lipsey in Detroit, Michigan. In 1982, Reeves graduated from Redford High School.
Education
Reeves earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public administration from Michigan State University.
Career
Reeves started her political career as a Legislative Aide to Teola P. Hunter, a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 5. In January 1992, Teola P. Hunter resigned. On November 3, 1992, Reeves won the special election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 5.
In 1995, Reeves served the Detroit city council, until 1998.
In 1995, Reeves became a minister for the Mount Zion Church.
On November 3, 1998, Reeves won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 13. Reeves defeated Leodis Brown with 89.60% of the vote. On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Reeves won the election and continued serving District 13. Reeves defeated Ernestine Nelson with 92.32% of the vote.
On November 5, 2002, Reeves won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 10. Reeves defeated John T. Nazars and Alan Jacobson with 89.22% of the vote. Reeves served in the Michigan House of Representatives until 2004.
Personal life
In 1995, Reeves married Alando Reeves. They have three children. Reeves and her family live in Detroit, Michigan.