A proud lifelong resident of the City of Muskegon, state Rep. Will Snyder is serving his second term representing the 87th House District. Currently residing in the Glenside Neighborhood, he has long been dedicated to community activism in the Greater Muskegon area. Prior to his work as a legislator, Rep. Snyder spent six years working for his predecessor, state Rep. Terry Sabo. He also served on the Board of Directors of Read Muskegon, where he worked to break the generational cycle of illiteracy in Muskegon County. He is involved with his local Knights of Columbus and served as Building Association President for the Dan M. Kennedy Council.
His previous activism with his local union, UFCW 951, informs his work in Lansing, where he champions strong workforce development programs and efforts to expand access to high-paying, quality jobs. Last term he served as chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Economic Development, and Lifelong Learning. Rep. Snyder works tirelessly to build a robust, talented workforce to meet the demands of the 21st century, moving Michigan’s economy forward. With positions on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Insurance and Financial Services, the Appropriations Subcommittee on Michigan State Police, and the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Rep. Snyder is poised to enact positive change for all Michiganders.
Rep. Snyder was the lead sponsor of seven bills that became law in his first term and has numerous other bills at various stages of the legislative process. His public acts address issues ranging from economic development to health care access. A major priority of his has been investing in long-neglected infrastructure projects and community services throughout Muskegon County. In his first term alone, he has secured over $120 million for various projects in the county.
In everything that he does, Rep. Snyder prioritizes the needs of his constituents, consistently making state government work for the people. He understands that strengthening the connections between the people in local communities and the policymakers in Lansing is an essential ingredient in reinforcing Michigan’s today and investing in its tomorrow.
In his free time, Rep. Snyder can be found enjoying the natural beauty of Muskegon. Whether that means taking in the lakeshore’s magnificent sunsets, tending to his yard, or spending time on a local golf course, he always finds a way to be outdoors.