Full Name:
Mark Eagle
Gender:
Male
Family:
Single
Birth Date:
10/18/1985
Birth Place:
Lansing, MI
Home City:
Lansing, MI
Religion:
Catholic
Attending, Central Michigan University, , Grade Point Average of 3.0
Attended, Political Science, Lansing Community College, 2004, Grade Point Average of 3.0
Commissioner
Candidate, Michigan House of Representatives, District 71, 2010
Candidate, Michigan House of Representatives, District 71, 2008
No caucus information on file.
Manager, TE Enterprises
Commissioner, Michigan Commission for the Blind, 2007-present
Member, Eaton County Democrats and Friends Healthcare Committee
Former Member, Funding Committee, National Youth Leadership Network
Volunteer, Kiwanis Club
Volunteer, Lions Club
Current Car:
Buick Regal
Father's Name:
Terry Eagle
Father's Occupation:
Student
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Sean Connery
Favorite Athlete:
Tiger Woods
Favorite Book:
Tuesdays with Morrie
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Food:
Cheese
Favorite Movie:
Lions for Lambs
Favorite Musician:
Jim Brickman
Favorite President and Why:
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Helped United States of America through one of the most struggling times in our history.
Favorite Quote:
"No Country, however rich, can afford the waste of its human resources. Demoralization caused by vast unemployment is our greatest extravagance. Morally, it is the greatest menace to our social order."
Favorite Sport:
Goalball
Favorite TV Shows:
House MD
Favorite Type of Music:
Jazz
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Washington DC
Favorite Websites:
CNN.com
First Car:
Buick Regal
First Job:
Student Supervisor, Michigan State University
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Collecting Coins
Mother's Name:
Joann Hoekzema
Mother's Occupation:
Chef
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Skydive
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
George Washington
Personal Hero and Why:
My grandmother, because she raised 5 children being totally blind. She also has taught me that anyone can accomplish their goals despite a disability that they may have.
Pets (include names):
Dog, Cauliflower
Priority Issues:
Economy and Job Growth, Public Education, and Healthcare.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I chose to run for public office because I feel that the residents of Eaton county have been under represented and my opponent has failed to address the issues facing the citizens of the State of Michigan.