Included in the budget are major investments for District 12 in water infrastructure, education and public safety
LANSING, Mich. (July 31, 2023) — Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) has issued the following statement regarding the signing of the budget for the upcoming 2024 Fiscal Year:
“This is a budget that was designed with a focus on people. Michigan’s working families, veterans and youth will see the impacts of these investments for decades to come,” said Sen. Hertel. “From Grosse Pointe to Macomb County to Harsens Island — this budget invests in the things residents need: clean water, good roads, safe communities, excellent schools and much more.”
Among the initiatives Sen. Hertel fought to have included are:
- $13 million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base (ANGB) to reroute the runway and make other updates necessary for the Harrison Township base to compete for next generation aircraft and future fighter missions.
- $40 million for the Macomb County Intake Facility to construct a new central intake and mental health unit, among other upgrades, allowing the county jail to provide better mental and physical health outcomes for those who come in contact with the criminal justice system.
- $12 million for St. Clair Shores, Chesterfield Township and Harsens Island to address issues with their existing water infrastructure, helping to protect Lake St. Clair, improve residents’ quality of life and support waterfront businesses.
- $1.25 million for the Lakeshore Early Childhood and Community Center to help support renovations to the physical infrastructure of the center, adding community and adult education spaces, in addition to revitalizing the existing early childhood and administration areas, and improving overall safety and accessibility of the center.
- $500,000 for the Mt. Clemens Fire Department to purchase a new fire truck, giving them the opportunity to retire a vehicle at the end of its life span.
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