Dear Neighbor,   Warmer weather is finally here! The seasonal changes are not only welcome but also energizing, as my Senate colleagues and I returned to the Capitol this week after a busy spring break spent connecting with the community. Back in...

Dear Neighbor,  With warmer weather just around the corner, I hope you and your family are able to get outside, soak up the sunlight, and enjoy the fresh spring air. I know I’m looking forward to making the most of all our lakeshore district has to...

Dear Neighbor,   Happy March is Reading Month! As the dad of two young boys, I see firsthand how reading sparks curiosity and builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Whether it’s fueling imagination, strengthening comprehension skills, or...

Dear Neighbor,   Recently, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her final State of the State address in front of a joint session of the Michigan Legislature. During her speech, she laid out her plans for 2026 while reflecting on the...

Dear Neighbor,   While our team has been busy in Lansing with budget negotiations beginning and legislative schedules ramping up, there’s much happening across our lakeshore district as well. From coffee hours to community celebrations — it’s...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope you and your loved ones are staying warm amid the freezing temperatures that have been hitting our state. Despite the many snow days Michigan students have been enjoying recently, my colleagues and I have been braving the...

Dear Neighbor,  The snow and cold that we Michiganders dread all year is finally here. As temperatures remain low and snow continues to plague our roads, I hope you are staying safe and warm. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or...

Dear Neighbor,   Happy New Year! 2025 was a year full of unprecedented challenges — as many leaders in Lansing and Washington were unfortunately too preoccupied with playing political games than with addressing the needs of the people they serve....

Dear Neighbor,   Warmer weather is finally here! The seasonal changes are not only welcome but also energizing, as my Senate colleagues and I returned to the Capitol this week after a busy spring break spent connecting with the community. Back in...

Dear Neighbor,  With warmer weather just around the corner, I hope you and your family are able to get outside, soak up the sunlight, and enjoy the fresh spring air. I know I’m looking forward to making the most of all our lakeshore district has to...

Dear Neighbor,   Happy March is Reading Month! As the dad of two young boys, I see firsthand how reading sparks curiosity and builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Whether it’s fueling imagination, strengthening comprehension skills, or...

Dear Neighbor,   Recently, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her final State of the State address in front of a joint session of the Michigan Legislature. During her speech, she laid out her plans for 2026 while reflecting on the...

Dear Neighbor,   While our team has been busy in Lansing with budget negotiations beginning and legislative schedules ramping up, there’s much happening across our lakeshore district as well. From coffee hours to community celebrations — it’s...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope you and your loved ones are staying warm amid the freezing temperatures that have been hitting our state. Despite the many snow days Michigan students have been enjoying recently, my colleagues and I have been braving the...

Dear Neighbor,  The snow and cold that we Michiganders dread all year is finally here. As temperatures remain low and snow continues to plague our roads, I hope you are staying safe and warm. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or...

Dear Neighbor,   Happy New Year! 2025 was a year full of unprecedented challenges — as many leaders in Lansing and Washington were unfortunately too preoccupied with playing political games than with addressing the needs of the people they serve....

Dear Neighbor,   While it feels as if the summer just started, August is almost over and the first day of school is right around the corner for many students across our community. As we get ready to welcome a new season and a new academic year, I...

Dear Neighbor,   20,000! That’s the number of doors our team has knocked on so far this summer. This is a monumental feat, and we’re not close to stopping yet. Through this critical outreach, we’re able to connect with residents across our...