ABOUT JASON
Representative Morgan has been a teacher and community leader who has devoted his life to public service.
First-generation college graduate
The son of a commercial fisherman and school lunch aide, Jason Morgan was raised in Pinconning, Michigan. By working part-time and thanks to state and federal student aid, Jason worked his way through college as a first-generation college student, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Northern Michigan University. He later earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
Washtenaw County Commissioner
Jason served as a Washtenaw County Commissioner, representing Burns Park, and Central Ann Arbor. First elected in 2016 and re-elected twice with nearly 90% of the vote, he was elected Chair of the Board in 2019 and served as the county's first-ever LGBTQ chair.
Working with our Progressive Leaders
Over the last ten years, Jason has taken action in various leadership positions in the community, including as:
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Constituent Services Director to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
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District Director to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
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Special Advisor to Congresswoman Haley Stevens
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Transition Director to Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin
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Director of Government and Community Relations at Washtenaw Community College (WCC)
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Aide to Congressman John Dingell, working as the Congressman’s liaison to Washtenaw County and managing education-related casework for Michigan's 12th district
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Aide to Congressman Bart Stupak and Michigan Senate Minority Leader Michael Prusi.
A Strong Record of Community Service
In addition to his leadership in Washtenaw County, Jason servesdas a Northern Michigan University Trustee, having been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and is a service member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jason’s additional community service includes:
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Washtenaw County Urban County Executive Committee, Chair
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Washtenaw Area Transportation Authority, Treasurer
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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, Vice Chair
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Community Action Board, Chair (2013-2017)
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Criminal Justice Collaborative Council
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Homeland Security Task Force
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Environmental Council
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Brownfield Development Authority
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Statutory Drain Board
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Space Plan Committee
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Board of Public Works, Liaison
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Youth Commission, Liaison
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Emergency Medical Services Commission
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Economic Development Coordinating Committee
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Economic Development Corporation
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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, Legislative Policy Platform Committee, Chair (2020)
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Democratic National Committee, Delegate (2020)
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Michigan Democratic Party State Central Committee (2018-present)
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Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Community Advisory Committee (2017-2020)
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Jim Toy Community Center, Public Policy, Chair (2012-2017)
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Washtenaw County Democratic Party, Executive Committee (2011-present)
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Ann Arbor Democratic Club, Executive Committee (2012-present)
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Washtenaw Health Initiative Planning Committee (2011-2013)
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Workforce Intelligence Network, Public Policy Committee (2013-2016)
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Region 9 Prosperity Initiative, Management Team (2014-2016)
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Eastern Michigan University LGBT Resource Center Advisory Committee (2013-2018)
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Ann Arbor Local Officers Compensation Commission (2014-2016)
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Muscular Dystrophy Association, Volunteer (2007-present)
Jason’s passion is serving the community, with a particular focus on addressing economic and social inequality, LGBTQ rights, access to quality public education, transportation, mental health, and supporting Michigan's infrastructure.