Currently holds the office of Michigan House of Representatives - District 24 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives - District 24 in 2026 Michigan Primary Election.
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Get StartedI support the recently introduced Michigan Reproductive Health Act that House Democrats introduced, which defends a woman’s right to choose. Learn more
I will continue to be a voice for inclusivity and equality to ensure these communities have a seat at the table. Learn more
Demilitarization of the police is about building and restoring the trust between communities and the people sworn to protect them. Our communities will be safer as a result of this. Learn more
I support measures to prevent domestic abuse and provide support for survivors, such as the recent Michigan Senate bill that provides address confidentiality for survivors. Learn more
We need to eliminate cash bail, support and facilitate restorative justice, eliminate racial bias, and ensure everyone has the resources and representation they need. I will establish a better relationship with our county prosecutors. Learn more
We must prioritize training and education for law enforcement and judicial authorities and promote diversity, to move toward a more equitable system. We need to move to de-militarize our police and invest more in holistic solutions to dealing with crime and escalation. Learn more
I believe every state agency should be a Veteran-Friendly Employer, and the state should help connect businesses which do the same to the veteran candidates. Learn more
Supporting our veterans means improving programs that work, and ending policies which have failed them. Learn more
I support buying local, investing local, and benefiting local. Learn more
I support prioritizing social-emotional learning and social services in all schools for children Pre-K to 12th grade. Learn more
Our schools need to be fully funded, without discrimination, and we must ensure that public education is prioritized over for-profit charter networks. Learn more
. I support educational programs for girls in STEAM and training opportunities for women leaders. Women are natural leaders and we must protect the equal rights they deserve. Learn more
I support putting families first and that begins with education. Learn more
I support teacher-led education reform that prioritizes the well-being and success of students and teachers. When policymakers write legislation that impacts education, educators should be involved at the highest levels. Learn more
We must find a solution to ensure that all families are able to trust the water coming out of their kitchen tap. Learn more
. I will fight for legislation to protect our groundwater, and to ensure corporations pay their fair share for their use of our state’s natural resources. Learn more
Climate change is real, and we need to modernize our waste management efforts by providing resources to support recycling efforts and expanding our state’s successful bottle bill to all beverage containers, including bottled water. Learn more
I support passing Extreme Risk Protection Orders that would prevent such an individual from acquiring a firearm. Learn more
I support a mandatory waiting period on the purchase of any firearm. Learn more
I support a ban on high-capacity magazines, bump stocks and assault weapons similar to the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994, which expired in 2004. Learn more
Health care is a right, and it shouldn’t be decided based on income, employment, or pre-existing conditions. Learn more
Our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and it is time we give mental health the attention it needs. We need to build a comprehensive, affordable, and public mental health care system in Michigan. Learn more
We must support women through their pregnancy financially and emotionally, and we must provide child care for their newborns and infants. I will invest in prenatal care to ensure fewer problems with pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. We need to support the mothers and children of Michigan. Learn more
I will support legislation to repeal the surgical requirement for state identity documents. Learn more
The Healthy Michigan program has expanded life-saving health care coverage for hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan, but a recent state law will soon require recipients to report employment or an equivalent activity to receive health care benefits. We cannot allow this harmful work requirements policy to inhibit Michiganders from receiving the coverage and economic security they deserve. Learn more
I support the bipartisan Safe Patient Care Act, which sets reasonable patient-to-nurse ratios, curbs forced overtime after long shifts, and enforces other measures that guarantee safe patient care. We must ensure that our nurses work in a safe, sustainable environment. Learn more
We also need to ensure we are preparing Michigan for what’s to come - modern infrastructure updates, such as regional transit and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, & full broadband connectivity. Only a holistic change will foster economic development and make Michigan a destination state. Learn more
Standing Up for Michigan Workers. Learn more
. I support efforts to close the wage gap, protect equal pay, and end discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sex or gender. Learn more
I support payroll deduction of school employee union dues, and will work to overturn Public Act 53 of 2012 which barred public school employers from collecting union dues from their employees. This was a law celebrated by the Synder administration in another effort to weaken union membership. Learn more
I opposed the effort to abolish minimum wage guarantees for construction and skilled trade workers who perform taxpayer-funded projects. Learn more
We need to continue fighting for a fair retirement, by exempting public pensions and restoring deductions on private retirement income. Learn more
Priority #1 is repealing the so-called “Right to Work” law that was undemocratically enacted by the Snyder Administration in 2012. Learn more
If we want to keep jobs in Michigan, our focus cannot be on preventing these changes from happening—they are inevitable. To the contrary, we must position ourselves at the forefront of innovation for these technologies. End privatization. Learn more
I support paid parental leave so that all parents can experience the joys of parenthood while having job security and a stable income. We need to eliminate archaic gender roles and promote equitable division of labor at home and at work. Learn more
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