Arlan Meekhof

Arlan B. Meekhof (born November 28, 1959) is a Republican politician from Michigan formerly serving in the Michigan Senate and as that chamber's majority leader. He previously served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]

Arlan Meekhof
Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate
In office January 14, 2015 – January 1, 2019
Preceded by	Randy Richardville
Succeeded by	Mike Shirkey
Majority Floor Leader of the Michigan Senate
In office January 11, 2011 – January 1, 2015
Preceded by	Alan Cropsey
Succeeded by	Mike Kowall
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 30th district
In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2019
Preceded by	Wayne Kuipers
Succeeded by	Roger Victory
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 89th district
In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011
Preceded by	Barbara Vander Veen
Succeeded by	Amanda Price
Personal details
Born	(1959-11-28) November 28, 1959 Grand Haven, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Barb
Children	3
Education	Davenport University
Website	State Senate website (archived)

Arlan Meekhof has been a figure of controversy with the support of tax increases through the May 2015 Michigan proposal 1 tax increase as well as the October 2015 vote for fuel and registration tax/fee increase set to go in place January 2017.[2] He has also led the fight for the purchase of a new senate building.[3][4]

He endorsed John Kasich for president on September 19, 2015.[5]