Legislative Agenda

Housing: Stop foreclosures now and save Detroit communities. Stabilize neighborhoods with owner-occupied homes to strengthen Detroit’s tax base.

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Senior Citizens: Reduce monthly utility costs.

Public Safety: Drive down crime through expanded mobile radio patrol units throughout District 2.

Education: Extend access to early childhood development to all children beginning at age 3. Improve K-12 public education by encouraging student attendance EVERYDAY of the academic year, and not just on "Count Day"!

Driver Responsibility Fee: Eliminate this fee.

Insurance Rates: Reform Michigan’s insurance laws to eliminate red-lining of rates in Detroit.

ECONOMIC POLICY:

Job Creation:

• Give thousands of Detroiters access to jobs in Michigan’s multi-billion dollar Green economy.
• Create jobs through entrepreneurship and small business development.
• Ensure Detroit residents receive priority with Detroit-based jobs.

Balanced Budgets: Pass the budget on time and reduce overspending in Michigan. Adopt a two-year budgetary planning process.

Revenue Sharing: Ensure Detroit receives its equitable share of state funds to aid in public safety and tackle blight.

Tax Policy: Reduce the tax burden on citizens through tax reform that attracts more diversified businesses to the state.