Dear Neighbor,  Please join me and a slate of special guests in Grosse Pointe Woods for a Voting and Elections Town Hall! During the event, we’ll break down some of the recent changes to our state’s election laws — including new options for early...

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 spring, District 12! I hope you and your family are able to enjoy the extra sunshine and warm weather that is heading our way.   Team Hertel has been making good use of the longer days, as we have been busy both in Lansing and...

Dear Neighbor,  Happy March is Reading Month! As the father of two young boys, I know how important it is to get students excited about reading at a young age. From boosting imagination and creativity to improving language development,...

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

Dear Neighbor,  We have officially made it through the longest month of the year, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have a little more sunlight each day. I hope you and your family are enjoying the longer days and are keeping warm as we wait for...

Dear Neighbor,  With Michigan’s winter weather finally upon us, I hope you are staying warm and staying safe. Even with the snow, I’ve been enjoying spending time connecting with constituents and discussing what they would like to see the Senate...

Dear Neighbor,  Happy New Year! One year ago today, I was sworn into the Michigan Senate. It’s been a whirlwind of a year, and we’ve made great strides to find solutions and deliver results for District 12 — from empowering workers and supporting...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you had a joyous holiday season surrounded by friends and family.   With the new year rapidly approaching, I have been taking time to look back and reflect on my first year in the State Senate. In only 12 months, we were able...

Dear Neighbor,  Happy March is Reading Month! As the father of two young boys, I know how important it is to get students excited about reading at a young age. From boosting imagination and creativity to improving language development,...

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

Dear Neighbor,  We have officially made it through the longest month of the year, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have a little more sunlight each day. I hope you and your family are enjoying the longer days and are keeping warm as we wait for...

Dear Neighbor,  With Michigan’s winter weather finally upon us, I hope you are staying warm and staying safe. Even with the snow, I’ve been enjoying spending time connecting with constituents and discussing what they would like to see the Senate...

Dear Neighbor,  Happy New Year! One year ago today, I was sworn into the Michigan Senate. It’s been a whirlwind of a year, and we’ve made great strides to find solutions and deliver results for District 12 — from empowering workers and supporting...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you had a joyous holiday season surrounded by friends and family.   With the new year rapidly approaching, I have been taking time to look back and reflect on my first year in the State Senate. In only 12 months, we were able...

Dear Neighbor,  The holiday season is officially upon us! I hope you’re able to enjoy time taking part in all of the winter festivities with family and friends as we celebrate the many things we have to be thankful for. Looking back on my first...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. As the snow begins to fall and we usher in a new season, I hope you are taking time to rest and spend time with loved ones. The end of the year is a perfect...

Dear Neighbor,  Happy Thanksgiving! I know the holiday is still a week away, but as this is my last newsletter before Thanksgiving, I want to take the opportunity to wish you a very happy holiday. I hope you are able to take some time to enjoy...

Dear Neighbor,  Unfortunately, my upcoming coffee hour that was planned for Friday, November 17 has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict.The good news is that we have another coffee hour coming up next week on Monday, November 20! I invite...