State Representative Gabe Leland was born and raised on Detroit's west side. This is his third term serving the people of the 10th House District.
Rep. Leland has introduced a plan to the full House that would force insurance companies to set affordable rates. His plan also would require an insurance association to comply with the Open Meetings Act. Leland also has introduced a plan that would defeat predatory lending.
Leland has been active in politics since his childhood, working on election and re-election campaigns for his father, Senator Burton Leland. He also has worked on voter registration drives and as a "poll worker" for various elections.