About Tim

Tim Walberg is a proven leader who has worked tirelessly to grow Michigan's economy and create good-paying jobs during his first term representing the people of south central Michigan. Tim is known for his accessibility and is frequently seen in local communities hosting a coffee hour, attending a public forum, or holding conversations with his constituents.

Taking south-central Michigan's common sense values to Washington, D.C., Tim is standing up for Michigan families and fighting against the status quo. With families struggling to pay for gas, health care, and college education, the last thing Michigan families need is another tax increase, and Tim has voted against every tax increase proposed in the House. He is the leading voice in Congress to stop a recently proposed $683 billion tax increase.

Tim has supported numerous measures to lower gas prices, including increasing the supply of American energy by allowing environmentally sound oil and natural gas exploration in places like Alaska, providing incentives for alternative energy sources, and building refineries and new carbon-free nuclear power plants. He is committed to ending America's dependence on Middle East oil.

As a member of the Education and Labor Committee, Tim has fought to make college more affordable by increasing Pell Grants, cutting the cost of student loans, and working to repeal No Child Left Behind, which he believes has hamstrung our local schools, educators, and parents with federal mandates.

Tim knows what it is like to struggle, live on a meager income, and not have health insurance. Born on Chicago's south side, Tim could not afford health insurance for his family when he began his career. This trying experience for his family led him to introduce legislation to reform America's outdated health insurance market and make patient-centered health care more affordable and accessible.

To help pay his way through college, Tim worked as a union steel mill worker. He attended Western Illinois University, Moody Bible Institute, Taylor University and Wheaton College Graduate School, earning his B.S. and M.A. degrees.

Tim's previous work includes service as a pastor for nearly 10 years. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1983 and served until 1999. During his time in the State Legislature, Tim gained a reputation as a principled voice for less government spending, lower taxes, and fewer regulations, as well as a compassionate voice for the culture of life and traditional values. Following his 16 years in the Michigan House, he worked to create local community betterment programs throughout south-east Michigan as President of the Warren Reuther Center for Education and Community Impact. Tim has also served as a division manager for the Moody Bible Institute, before retiring in January of 2006.

Tim is an avid sportsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping. He is a member of Pheasants Forever and the NRA. Tim also enjoys riding his Harley or anything with two wheels.

Of all of Tim's accomplishments, he is most proud of his family. Tim and his wife Sue have been married for 34 years. They live in Tipton where they raised their three now-adult children Matthew, Heidi, and Caleb. They are also the proud grandparents of Micah and Claire.