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Michael Moreland

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Michael J. Moreland (born 9 December 1962) is an American politician and lawyer.

Moreland was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, on 9 December 1962 to John and Mary Moreland. He earned a bachelor's degree from Creighton University and subsequently graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law.[1] Outside of politics, Moreland practiced family law.[2] He ran for the Iowa House of Representatives in 1992 as a Democratic Party candidate, and won the District 93 seat against fellow Ottumwa resident and political independent Jerry Parker.[3] He was unopposed during the 1994 party primaries,[4] and won reelection twice thereafter, serving as a state representative until 1999.[1] During his tenure as a state representative, Moreland discussed penalties for drunk driving and expressed support for tax cuts.[5][6] In 1996, Moreland served as assistant minority leader.[7]

After stepping down from the state legislature, Moreland led the non-profit Bridge View Center, Inc.[8]

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  1. ^ a b "Michael J. Moreland". Iowa General Assembly. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Ottumwa's Pumphrey awaits decision from state". Des Moines Register. 24 September 1998. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Many seek seats in legislature". Des Moines Register. 23 October 1992. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Unopposed candidates face November vote". Des Moines Register. 8 June 1994. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  5. ^ "House OKs cut in income tax rates". Des Moines Register. 5 March 1997. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  6. ^ "[continued from A1]". Des Moines Register. 27 March 1997. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Regular session seventy-sixth General Assembly" (PDF). Journal of the Iowa House of Representatives. Iowa General Assembly. 1996.
  8. ^ "Ottumwa eyes more money for center". Des Moines Register. 21 December 2000. Retrieved 27 April 2022.