Bradley Slagh is a Republican representative for Michigan's 85th House District, which includes parts of Ottawa County such as Georgetown and Zeeland Township, the cities of Hudsonville and Zeeland, and parts of Jamestown and Holland townships. Born on February 21, 1957, in Kalamazoo, he has served in the Michigan House since his first election in November 2018. He is married to Carol Slagh for 37 years, with three grown children: Rachel, Katie, and Phillip; they reside in the Zeeland area and attend Ridge Pointe Church in Holland. Notable achievements include sponsoring legislation to prevent mid-season changes to Michigan's hunting and fishing rules, previous service as Republican vice chair of the House Appropriations Corrections Subcommittee, and prior roles as Zeeland Township Supervisor and Ottawa County Treasurer.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Hope College ; Associate's degree in Business Administration from Davenport College ; 2007 graduate of the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University; credential as a teacher in secondary education.
• Professional Background: 18 years in financial services at First Michigan Bank and Byron Center State Bank ; licensed realtor and supervising partner in a family-owned property management business.
• Political Experience: Zeeland Township Supervisor for over five years; Ottawa County Treasurer for 11 years, including as president of the Michigan Association of County Treasurers in 2016; current House committee roles in Appropriations subcommittees on Corrections, Joint Capital Outlay, Military and Veterans Affairs, and State Police.