Representative Joe Graves, Neighbor

State Representative Joseph Graves was elected in February 2012 to serve the constituents of the 51st House district. The 51st district encompasses parts of Genesee County, including Argentine, Atlas, Fenton, Flushing, Gaines, and Clayton townships and the cities of Fenton, Linden. It also includes Rose, Holly and Groveland Townships in northern Oakland County.

Representative Joseph Graves most recently served as Genesee County Commissioner and owns J&D Select, a real estate, property management and engineering consulting business serving Genesee County.  A long-time Genesee County resident, Graves worked as an engineer at GM for 32 years and also previously served as Argentine Township trustee and clerk.  

Joe and his wife Denise live in Argintine Township and have 4 children and 12 grandchildren.