Tim Greimel has a proven track record of standing up for Michigan families. Prior to becoming Mayor of Pontiac, he served in the Michigan legislature from 2012 to 2018. During four of those years, he was the Democratic Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Tim Greimel has a proven track record of standing up for Michigan families. Prior to becoming Mayor of Pontiac, he served in the Michigan legislature from 2012 to 2018. During four of those years, he was the Democratic Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives.
As a State Representative and the House Democratic Leader, Tim worked across party lines to establish Healthy Michigan, providing access to affordable health insurance for over 650,000 Michiganders. In a Republican-led legislature, he passed two laws to raise Michigan’s minimum wage and index it to inflation.
Before his tenure in the legislature, Tim served on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from 2007 to 2012. During that time, he played a pivotal role in broadening Southeast Michigan’s economic base by drawing new businesses to the area and championing initiatives to secure health insurance for children and families. He introduced an innovative micro-loan program designed to help small businesses launch and expand. When the economic downturn struck, Tim worked effectively with legislators across the aisle to balance the county budget without raising taxes.
Tim believes in creating an economy that works for working people and that hard work should lead to a better life. In Congress, Tim will continue to fight for a stronger and more prosperous Southeast Michigan, one where hard work pays-off and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Tim holds a B.A. in Economics and Political Science, a Masters in Public Policy, and a J.D, all from the University of Michigan. Prior to being elected to the state legislature, Tim practiced civil rights law, representing employees who experienced discrimination and acts of retaliation in the workplace.