State Rep. Jason Hoskins is serving his second term in the 18th House District, which comprises Southfield, Lathrup Village and parts of Farmington, Farmington Hills and Oak Park. Prior to his time in office, Rep. Hoskins served on the Southfield City Council. He was the chair of the Legislative Committee, where he has been working on policy to develop a community benefits ordinance to ensure the city receives a benefit when developers are given a tax abatement. He also served on the Economic Development Committee, where he helped develop a “downtown space” across the street from City Hall to attract and retain city residents. On the Neighborhood Services Committee, he worked on policy that looked to slow down neighborhood streets and develop traffic calming techniques, like speed tables and speed bumps, to ensure the safety of Southfield residents. Rep. Hoskins served as a key staff member for former state Rep. Rudy Hobbs and current state Sen. Jeremy Moss. In addition to his career in state government, Rep. Hoskins was also an adjunct professor at Lawrence Tech University in Southfield.
