Ken Yonker

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Ken Yonker
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
In office
January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2017
Preceded byJustin Amash
Succeeded bySteve Johnson
Personal details
Born (1956-12-16) December 16, 1956 (age 67)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAmy Yonker
Residence(s)Caledonia, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materMichigan State University
WebsiteState Rep. Ken Yonker

Ken Yonker (born December 16, 1956) is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017.[1] A graduate of Michigan State University, Yonker is the founder and owner of Yonker's Landscaping and was a manager for a local construction company. He worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators.[2]

In 2017, Yonker was disciplined for using his county vehicle for personal reasons to oppose a local ballot proposal.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Ken Yonker, legislature.mi.gov; accessed May 4, 2017.
  2. ^ State Rep. Ken Yonker, gophouse.org; accessed May 4, 2017.
  3. ^ "Kent County nixes drain commissioner's vehicle privileges after campaign use". mlive. 2018-11-01. Retrieved 2020-05-04.