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My Story
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Travis was raised as the proud son of a UAW autoworker and a public school employee. It was because of their example that he grew up understanding the value of hard work, the importance of helping others, and the incredible impact that political decisions and government leaders can have on our day-to-day lives.
After graduating from the University of Michigan, Travis spent several years in Lansing, first working to elect former Congressman Mark Schauer, and then in office of former MI House Democratic Floor Leader Kate Segal, initially as her Constituent Services Director, and later as her Legislative Director. Travis moved back to Ann Arbor in 2014 and bought his home in the Arbor Oaks-Bryant neighborhood in 2017, immediately falling in love with the diverse, active and vibrant community. Travis' sister (Tara), a social worker, lives with him so that she can afford to stay in city. Travis believes that people who work in Ann Arbor should be able to live in Ann Arbor -- and this experience is part of what initially motivated him to run for City Council. |
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A Passion for Service
Travis has been engaged in public service since volunteering on his first political campaign as a high school freshman, and he was unanimously appointed to serve on the Delta Township District Library Board while still living in the Lansing-area. After moving back to Ann Arbor, Travis joined the Board of Directors of the Jim Toy Community Center -- Washtenaw County's non-profit LGBTQ Resource Center -- and he went on to serve four terms as the organization's President. In 2018, Mayor Taylor appointed Travis as the City's LGBTQ Liaison -- a position that works with the mayor, members of City Council and the Human Rights Commission to improve the lives of Ann Arbor’s LGBTQ residents -- a role he held until being elected to City Council himself in 2020. |
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An Experienced Leader
While serving on City Council, Travis has been a leader on many critical issues, sponsoring nearly 100 ordinances and resolutions. In addition to his service on Council, Travis has also served on:
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