Priorities
Lowering Costs
Delivering a Michigan you can afford.
In my first term, I supported repealing the retirement tax on our seniors, expanding funding for free pre-school, free school meals for K-12 students, increased investment in higher education and skilled trades, and have introduced a bill to help increase homeownership so residents can build generational wealth. I want to continue doing this work to help make life more affordable for our communities.
Working Families
Good childcare shouldn’t be a luxury.
The average annual cost of infant childcare in Michigan is over $10,000, almost the cost of in-state college tuition. When working parents can’t afford childcare, families and communities suffer. As your State Senator, I will prioritize early childhood education and childcare for Michigan’s working families.
Voting Access
More participation means a stronger democracy.
I am alarmed by proposals to enact laws that could disenfranchise voters. I believe our communities are stronger when more people participate in government and I look forward to continuing the fight to expand and protect voting access. In the State Senate, we have passed many bills to protect voting rights, including the Michigan Voting Rights Act.
Responsible Government
I will hold government responsible for spending taxpayer dollars wisely.
Since I first ran for elected office over 25 years ago, I’ve been fighting against corruption that deprives kids and communities of resources they need. As your State Senator, I will continue to prioritize responsible spending of your tax dollars.
School Funding
Our kids are relying on us.
We’ve seen it again and again – Lansing cuts funding for schools, those schools cut services, their students leave, and the cycle repeats. Enough is enough. Our kids deserve better, and we can get there by funding schools and retaining qualified employees.
Infrastructure
Local investment for community enhancement.
In my first term in the State Senate, I have been able to secure much needed funding for infrastructure in every community that I represent. Bringing your tax dollars back home to improve our communities is a top priority for me. This funding includes $10 million for lead line replacement, $21.7 million for local road improvements, and $4 million for local school infrastructure needs.
Public Safety
Safety is the bedrock of community.
Michigan is bleeding firefighters and police officers to other states. I am proud to have sponsored legislation to support public safety retention. Safety is the bedrock of community and that means supporting our first responders.
Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River Watershed
Let’s keep our waterways and beaches clean.
Combined sewage overflow (CSO) into Lake St. Clair has repeatedly resulted in E. Coli contamination of our local beaches. As your State Senator I will draw on my experience on the 8 ½ Mile Drain Board to find innovative solutions for CSOs and make our beaches and waters safe again.
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