Fred Durhal Jr. (born 1951) is an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Durhal was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2002, after a contentious court battle with then Gov.
Mr. Durhal served three and one half terms making him the last "Dean" (highest seniority) member of the legislature.
Prior to being elected, Mr. Durhal served as the Executive Director of the Virginia Park Citizens District Council, the nonprofit community organization responsible for the rehabilitation of the Detroit neighborhood that was ravaged during the 1967 Riots.
Durhal's legislative record includes, Appropriations Chair of General Government; Vice Chairman of Corrections Appropriations Sub Committee, Co-Sponsor, Michigan Amber Alert Acts; Sponsor of Detroit Bankruptcy 'Grand Bargain' Act that released the city from the historic Chapter 9 Bankruptcy by transferring $1.8 M from state government to the city to save pensions for city workers.