Sue Shink

Economy

Sue is working fight inflation by keeping down the costs of prescription drugs, working to keep auto insurance rates down and increasing housing that residents can afford. Learn more

Sue is a reliable voice for small businesses because she knows that when entrepreneurs have a chance to innovate, create jobs, and serve, the possibilities by which we can strengthen our communities are truly limitless. Learn more

Sue is driven by her passion to build lasting, sustainable opportunity for all so that everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive and prosper. She is committed to creating good-paying jobs that help residents enjoy a high quality of life in the same communities they work, play, and learn. Learn more

Education

She believes it is long past time to boost per-pupil funding, increase teacher pay, address the teacher shortage, support the arts and vocational education, and ensure equitable technology access, regardless of zip code. By equipping our schools for the challenges of today and tomorrow, we can keep our schools moving in the right direction. Learn more

A mom of three kids, Sue knows the power of education as the key to unlocking every door. She believes it is critical that we properly fund our public schools equitably and fairly. To guarantee that every Michigan child can get a quality education, we must prioritize smart investments in our schools, including in the arts and vocational education, and ensure that every student, educator, and parent have the resources they need, in the classroom and beyond. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Sue is passionate about our agricultural communities, and actively connects family farmers in the area to both technical and financial resources as a way to promote greater conservation efforts. In the State Senate, Sue prioritizes smart investments in industry research, workforce development and diagnostics, as well as continued support for essential services that the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARDpresently provides to farmers. She understands that access to local farmland is important for food security, and is a proponent of appropriate education in the schools for those who will be our future farmers. Learn more

She is currently part of an effort to get laws passed to hold polluters accountable and support those impacted by exposure to pollution. Learn more

In Lansing, Sue advocate for a just, inclusive transition to an economy powered by renewable resources that prioritizes justice for communities most impacted by poverty, pollution, and catastrophic weather, and that creates good-paying union jobs. Learn more

Healthcare

Sue firmly believes that healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. As a County Commissioner, she led the charge to expand access to mental, behavioral and physical healthcare so that every resident could get the care they need, and takes that same fight to Lansing on our behalf because she knows more must be done. Comprehensive access to quality physical and mental and behavioral health services — regardless of zip code — is more important than ever. Learn more

As a mom who has helped teenagers battling mental health challenges, Sue is also laser focused on reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, ensuring adequate funding for our local health and mental health, elevating awareness for existing programs, and expanding services that can help Michigan families and senior citizens address their healthcare and human services needs. Sue will never stop working so every Michigander has access to high-quality, affordable physical and mental healthcare they need when they need it. Learn more

Housing

We must not only raise wages to keep up with inflation, but also meet the needs of our population. By expanding entry level homeownership opportunities and preserving housing for seniors and legacy residents, we can begin tackling our housing affordability crisis. Learn more

Housing is a key facet of economic security and stability, and creating pathways to affordable home ownership for every Michigander is a top priority for Sue, as she has championed this work, as well as increasing affordable housing stock, at the County Commission. It is unacceptable that we are headed to a future where children cannot afford to purchase the home in which they grew up, let alone one that might be more expensive. Similarly, as many residents reach retirement age, they are forced to look elsewhere for housing they can afford to live in comfortably and with dignity in their golden years. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

Just as she has been throughout her career, Sue is a reliable voice for workers and organized labor, the backbone of the middle class, in the Senate. She believes firmly in the right to organize and collectively bargain for a living wage, a safe workplace, and a secure retirement. Learn more