Ken Yonker

Ken Yonker
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
In office
January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2017
Preceded byJustin Amash
Succeeded bySteve Johnson
Personal details
Born (1956-12-16) December 16, 1956
PartyRepublican
SpouseAmy Yonker
Alma materMichigan State University
WebsiteState Rep. Ken Yonker

Ken Yonker (born December 16, 1956) is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017.[1] A graduate of Michigan State University, Yonker is the founder and owner of Yonker's Landscaping and was a manager for a local construction company. He worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators.[2]

In 2017, Yonker was disciplined for using his county vehicle for personal reasons to oppose a local ballot proposal.[3]

References

  1. ^ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Ken Yonker, legislature.mi.gov; accessed May 4, 2017.
  2. ^ State Rep. Ken Yonker Archived December 3, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, gophouse.org; accessed May 4, 2017.
  3. ^ "Kent County nixes drain commissioner's vehicle privileges after campaign use". mlive. November 1, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2020.