Senate District 1 Update

October 11, 2021 Friends,   I am writing to share legislative updates, resources from several agencies, and announce two upcoming events. I have a virtual coffee hour on October 15 and a criminal justice forum on October 22 in Detroit. In addition, I hope...

Legislative Update: A Focus on Families

Dear Neighbor, The start of the school year is almost upon us! As a mom of two kids, one who virtually attended a Detroit Public Schools Community District school the entire 2020-21 school year, I know students, educators, administrators, and parents have had a year...

Infrastructure Newsletter

Dear Neighbor, Our roads, bridges, rail infrastructure, water and sewerage infrastructure, and maritime industry all have had needs that require our attention. The recent flooding of roads and basements due to the storms on June 25-26 have negatively impacted so many...

[IMPORTANT INFO] Federal Govt. Flood Assistance

July 16, 2021 Dear Friends,  Yesterday, the federal government officially approved the state’s request for a disaster declaration and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas of Wayne and Washtenaw...

Senate District 1 Update

May 25, 2021 Friends,    I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. I am writing to connect with you about some recent changes to public health orders, upcoming events, and a few important legislative and community updates below.    UPDATES ON...