Wesley Prater
District 4 «
Democrat
Washtenaw County Commissioner
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Later, Wes joined the Ann Arbor Fire Department, where he served
this community for 25½ years. He joined the force as a firefighter,
and advanced to Fire Inspector after ten years. Wesley held
this position for a decade, following it with five years as the Fire
Marshall, before his retirement.
In 1974, Wes was elected as a Trustee of Ypsilanti Township, serving
fourteen years and winning four re-elections. Wes was then elected
Ypsilanti Township Supervisor, serving two terms from 1988 to 1996.
Wesley has served in the following organizations in the community:
Ann Arbor Firefighter Association, President, Local #693; Huron
Valley Central Labor Body, AFL-CIO; International Association of
Arson Investigators; American Legion Post #282 Fourth of July Parade
Chairperson; Alzheimer's Association, South Central Michigan
Chapter; Michigan State Firefighter Union; Trowel Trades Local 14
B.A.C. of A.; UAW Local 900 Wayne Assembly. He is a member of the
following Fraternal Organizations: Tri-County Sportsman League, life
member, Masonic Lodge #323, Moslem Shrine Temple, and Eagles #2250
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