Richard Headlee

Richard Headlee
Born(1930-05-16)May 16, 1930
DiedNovember 9, 2004(2004-11-09) (aged 74)
NationalityAmerican
Known forRepublican nominee for Governor of Michigan
Headlee Amendment

Richard Harold Headlee (May 16, 1930 – November 9, 2004) was an American businessman and politician from Michigan. He was the unsuccessful Republican nominee for Governor of Michigan in the 1982 election. He was also known as the author of the Headlee Amendment, which requires voters' approval for many tax increases in Michigan.