Love of country AND community
U.S. Marine Veteran, Fire Captain, son, brother, and father — Chedrick Greene is running for State Senate District 35 to make life more affordable and bring better opportunities to mid-Michigan.
Born and raised in Saginaw, Chedrick is a lifelong resident with deep community roots, a big heart for helping his neighbors, and the leadership needed to help Lansing work better for our families.
His dad worked as a short-haul trucker and drove buses for Saginaw Public Schools. His mom worked as a customer sales rep for a GM auto supplier. Chedrick’s parents raised him to value service, know hard work, and that there’s dignity in all jobs.
Military Service
During a 30-year career of decorated service with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Chedrick served in a dozen nations, including deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He achieved the highest rank possible for enlisted officers — Sergeant Major E-9 — and earned multiple honors, including:
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Valor
- Combat Action Ribbon
REPRESENTING SENATE DISTRICT 35
Chedrick recently worked as District Assistant for our Michigan Senate District 35 Office— representing then-State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet at meetings and events, monitoring legislative developments and constituent relations.
In March 2023, Governor Whitmer appointed Chedrick to serve a two-year term on the Statewide Housing Partnership under the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Chedrick’s work and service experiences have given him:
- A deep understanding of the challenges families face
- A deep appreciation for how personal responsibility, collective action, government, and strong leadership all play a part in how we rise or fall
Firefighting and Community Service
Overlapping his military service, Chedrick has worked with the City of Saginaw Fire Department for more than 26 years, leading as Fire Captain and Community Relations Liaison.
In his liaison role, he has dedicated time to:
- East Side Soup Kitchen
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- City of Saginaw
- Cathedral District’s Children’s Festival
- Saginaw Public Schools
- And more
Leadership and
Civic Roles
As President of the Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza, Chedrick helped lead its expansion to include a monument for veterans of Middle East conflicts and future wars.
He has also strengthened his community connections and sharpened his leadership skills in these roles:
- 2025 Cohort of the Henry Marsh Institute for Public Policy
- Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce’s Saginaw Valley African American Leadership Training Institute (SVAALTI)
- 1000 Leaders Initiative sponsored by County Vision 20/20
- Crimestoppers, Vice-President
- R.E.A.D. mentor
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Saginaw County ‘Big’ mentor
- Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) lifetime member
- Saginaw Exchange Club
A Practical
Problem-Solver
Love of country and community defines Chedrick’s life’s work and will shape his leadership as the next State Senator serving Senate District 35.
He will lead on what we need most in this moment:
- Lower costs
- Better jobs
- Stronger schools
- Safer communities
- Protected freedomS