{"id":1511,"date":"2024-07-12T18:25:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T22:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/?p=1511"},"modified":"2024-07-12T18:30:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T22:30:50","slug":"enews07122024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/2024\/07\/12\/enews07122024\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Connections and Investments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend with family and friends!<span>\u00a0<\/span>In between the barbecues, lake days,<span>\u00a0<\/span>and fireworks, the Fourth of July is<span>\u00a0<\/span>a great time<span>\u00a0<\/span>to be thankful for the freedoms and opportunities we hold as<span>\u00a0<\/span>Americans,<span>\u00a0<\/span>while also reflecting on the work we still<span>\u00a0<\/span>have to<span>\u00a0<\/span>do to secure the American Dream for all people<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Caucus-Walk-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Caucus-Walk&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">With the summer<span>\u00a0<\/span>officially<span>\u00a0<\/span>here,<span>\u00a0<\/span>we have<span>\u00a0<\/span>been busy connecting with folks at community events, city council meetings, and more. Our team has also begun knocking on doors throughout District 12 to hear about the issues that matter most to<span>\u00a0<\/span>residents.<span>\u00a0<\/span>Since we<span>\u00a0<\/span>unfortunately<span>\u00a0<\/span>cannot<span>\u00a0<\/span>knock<span>\u00a0<\/span>every door in the district, I wanted to reach out a provide an update<span>\u00a0<\/span>on<span>\u00a0<\/span>what<span>\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ve<span>\u00a0<\/span>been<span>\u00a0<\/span>working<span>\u00a0<\/span>on, including some investments we secured in the 2025 state budget to help build up our community.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">As always,<span>\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019d<span>\u00a0<\/span>love to hear from you about the topics<span>\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re<span>\u00a0<\/span>interested in. Please feel free to reach out to my office to share your perspective or seek<span>\u00a0<\/span>assistance<span>\u00a0<\/span>with any challenges you may be facing with state departments \u2014 we are here to serve you. You can reach my office by calling (517) 373-7315 or emailing<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenKHertel@senate.michigan.gov\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">SenKHertel@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.<span>\u00a0<\/span>I hope to hear from you soon!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/hertelsignature.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Hertel Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;hertelsignature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;41%&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong>Kevin Hertel<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">State Senator\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">District 12<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Included in This Newsletter<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Community Connections\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Securing the Future of Selfridge\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Summer Resources to Help You Beat the Heat\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Upcoming Events\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Contact Us\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Connections<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Touring the Macomb Foster Closet\u2019s New Space<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Foster-Closet-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Foster-Closet&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">The Macomb Foster Closet provides much-needed clothing, essential items, and services to<span>\u00a0<\/span>over 2,000<span>\u00a0<\/span>children in foster care and the families that care for them \u2014 free of cost. Together with a<span>\u00a0<\/span>$500,000 state grant that we secured and lots of support from the community,<span>\u00a0<\/span>they\u2019re<span>\u00a0<\/span>set to expand their organization and<span>\u00a0<\/span>open up<span>\u00a0<\/span>the largest foster closet in the nation.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">This week, I had the opportunity to tour their<span>\u00a0<\/span>new space and learn more about the services they provide to our community.<span>\u00a0<\/span>I\u00a0look forward to seeing their<span>\u00a0<\/span>grand opening and all the good<span>\u00a0<\/span>they\u2019ll<span>\u00a0<\/span>be able to do for our region!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Learn more about the project<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/boards-comms-councils\/mcsc\/nfr\/community-center-grants\/macomb-foster-closet\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Building Up Mount Clemens with\u00a0Transformational Community Investments<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-MtClemen-Budget-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-MtClemen-Budget&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">After months of working to craft a meaningful, transformative, and fiscally responsible budget, the Michigan Senate passed our state budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year. Included in the budget is over<span>\u00a0<\/span>$30 million in investments for communities<span>\u00a0<\/span>across District 12. These dollars will help fund critical infrastructure projects,<span>\u00a0<\/span>protect<span>\u00a0<\/span>the future of Selfridge, improve public safety, and more.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Recently, I joined<span>\u00a0<\/span>State Rep.<span>\u00a0<\/span>Denise Mentzer at<span>\u00a0<\/span>a<span>\u00a0<\/span>Mount Clemens City Commission meeting to announce<span>\u00a0<\/span>investments we<span>\u00a0<\/span>secured for the city, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$5 million<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>for<span>\u00a0<\/span>a<span>\u00a0<\/span>housing development<span>\u00a0<\/span>project<span>\u00a0<\/span>in Mount Clemens to revitalize the old Victory Inn\u00a0and<span>\u00a0<\/span>provide new housing opportunities for young people<span>\u00a0<\/span>looking to make their home in Macomb.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$2\u00a0million<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>for a riverfront revitalization project<span>\u00a0<\/span>that will<span>\u00a0<\/span>create vibrant, attractive spaces<span>\u00a0<\/span>and help boost economic<span>\u00a0<\/span>development, create jobs, and attract new residents to the city.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recognizing First Responders<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-MtClemen-FirstResponder-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-MtClemen-FirstResponder&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Also at the Mount Clemens City Commission meeting, State<span>\u00a0<\/span>Rep. Mentzer and I had the honor to\u00a0recognize four first responders<span>\u00a0<\/span>whose<span>\u00a0<\/span>prompt attention and skills<span>\u00a0<\/span>helped save the life of a resident earlier this year at the Mount Clemens Ice Arena.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Celebrating the Grand Opening of Xtreme Fitness in Chesterfield<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Xtreme-Sports.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Xtreme-Sports&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Team Hertel had<span>\u00a0<\/span>a great time<span>\u00a0<\/span>celebrating the grand opening of Xtreme Fitness in Chesterfield<span>\u00a0<\/span>recently. Richard and Rachel \u2014 thank you for your investment in our community and welcome to<span>\u00a0<\/span>Senate District 12!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meeting with Constituents Over Coffee<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Coffee-Hours-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Coffee-Hours&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">We had two<span>\u00a0<\/span>great coffee hours in June<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014 one at the Harrison Township Public Library and one at our District Office! I<span>\u00a0<\/span>always enjoy hearing<span>\u00a0<\/span>from folks about the issues that matter most to them and discussing<span>\u00a0<\/span>the progress<span>\u00a0<\/span>we&#8217;re<span>\u00a0<\/span>making to move our community forward.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">We have a couple coffee hours and community events coming up<span>\u00a0<\/span>this summer. Find more information below in the \u201cUpcoming Events\u201d section of our newsletter or visit our Facebook page<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenKevinHertel\/events\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">here<\/a>. These events are<span>\u00a0<\/span>a great opportunity<span>\u00a0<\/span>for you to ask questions and share your ideas with me while also receiving a firsthand update on what<span>\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ve<span>\u00a0<\/span>been working on in Lansing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sailing with Boats4Vets<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Boating-Vets.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Boating-Vets&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Boats4Vets is an incredible organization that provides boat trips for veterans and helps them connect with others in the community.\u00a0I had the pleasure of taking a few local vets for a boat ride<span>\u00a0<\/span>and learning more about them and their service to our nation while enjoying the gorgeous views of Lake St. Clair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meeting with EGLE and Local Leaders on Harsens Island<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Harsens-Island-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Harsens-Island&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Last year, we secured $2 million in the state budget for Harsens Island to construct a wastewater treatment plant that will help protect waterways and allow small businesses in the Sans Souci district to thrive.<span>\u00a0<\/span>I<span>\u00a0<\/span>recently<span>\u00a0<\/span>had the pleasure of joining local leaders and folks from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to discuss next steps for this transformational project.<span>\u00a0<\/span>If<span>\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re<span>\u00a0<\/span>interested, you can learn more about this investment<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/2023\/08\/18\/harsens-island\/\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">here<\/a>.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Celebrating Juneteenth in Harper Woods<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Juneteenth.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Juneteenth&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">It was a pleasure to join the Harper Woods community for a Juneteenth celebration<span>\u00a0<\/span>last month!<span>\u00a0<\/span>Observed on June 19 every year, Juneteenth commemorates the day that the last people who were enslaved in the U.S. learned of their freedom<span>\u00a0<\/span>in 1865<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014 over two years after President Abraham Lincoln presented the Emancipation Proclamation.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Thank you to WCCCD and all of the other organizers for putting together an incredible event, bringing the community together, and raising awareness of this moment in history.<span>\u00a0<\/span>Though we have made great strides, there is still more work to be done to make our state a more<span>\u00a0<\/span>equitable<span>\u00a0<\/span>place where people of all backgrounds can enjoy the same freedoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Securing the Future of Selfridge\u00a0with a $15 Million Investment<\/span><\/b><em style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Selfridge.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Selfridge&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Selfridge Air National Guard Base is one of the oldest continuously operating military airfields in the entire nation.<span>\u00a0<\/span>Earlier this week marked the 107th anniversary of the first flight at Selfridge.<span>\u00a0<\/span>For over a century,<span>\u00a0<\/span>the base has been a source<span>\u00a0<\/span>of community pride, allowing us to play a vital role in national security<span>\u00a0<\/span>efforts<span>\u00a0<\/span>while bolstering our local economy.<span>\u00a0<\/span>In the present day, Selfridge is home to 127th Wing<span>\u00a0<\/span>which<span>\u00a0<\/span>hosts A-10<span>\u00a0<\/span>Warthogs and KC-135<span>\u00a0<\/span>Stratotankers<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014 both of which<span>\u00a0<\/span>are<span>\u00a0<\/span>unfortunately being divested<span>\u00a0<\/span>in the near future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">While the United States Air Force has selected Selfridge to host a<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/2024\/01\/11\/us-air-force\/\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">new squadron of KC-46A refueling tankers<\/a>, replacing the KC-135s, we must<span>\u00a0<\/span>obtain<span>\u00a0<\/span>a future fighter mission to<span>\u00a0<\/span>ensure<span>\u00a0<\/span>the base\u2019s footprint is not diminished.<span>\u00a0<\/span>In order to<span>\u00a0<\/span>position the base to<span>\u00a0<\/span>compete for a next generation<span>\u00a0<\/span>aircraft<span>\u00a0<\/span>mission,\u00a0I fought to<span>\u00a0<\/span>secure\u00a0<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$15 million for Selfridge<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>to expand and reroute their runway.<span>\u00a0<\/span>These funds<span>\u00a0<\/span>will enhance the base\u2019s operational<span>\u00a0<\/span>capacity, allowing it\u00a0to<span>\u00a0<\/span>remain<span>\u00a0<\/span>at<span>\u00a0<\/span>the forefront of our nation\u2019s security efforts and continue<span>\u00a0<\/span>lifting up<span>\u00a0<\/span>our local economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summer Resources to Help You Beat the Heat<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Stay Healthy During Warm Temperatures<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Summer-Resources-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Summer-Resources&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Summer weather means getting outside and having fun or working in the yard, but too much heat can make you sick. Your body normally cools itself as your sweat evaporates, but during extremely hot weather, when the humidity is high, sweat<span>\u00a0<\/span>can&#8217;t<span>\u00a0<\/span>evaporate very well. These conditions can cause the temperature of your body to become dangerously high<span>\u00a0<\/span>and can lead to<span>\u00a0<\/span>severe illness or even death.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Heat related illness<span>\u00a0<\/span>is<span>\u00a0<\/span>preventable, so<span>\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<span>\u00a0<\/span>important to understand what you can do to keep yourself healthy when temperatures are extremely high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keep cool indoors.<\/span><\/b>\u202fUse an air conditioner or go to a cool place such as the basement, a neighbor&#8217;s house, shopping mall or cooling center. Even a few hours in the air conditioning will help you stay cool when you go back into the heat. Electric fans provide comfort, but they will not keep you cool when the temperature is in the high 90s.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take a cool shower or bath.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drink plenty of fluids<\/span><\/b>\u202fto stay hydrated<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014<span>\u00a0<\/span>don&#8217;t<span>\u00a0<\/span>just<span>\u00a0<\/span>wait until you are thirsty.<span>\u00a0<\/span>Avoid alcohol,<span>\u00a0<\/span>caffeine,<span>\u00a0<\/span>and sugary drinks<span>\u00a0<\/span>such as pop.<span>\u00a0<\/span>These beverages may actually dehydrate you even more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Avoid exercise and physical activity<\/span><\/b>\u202fduring the hottest time of the day. Mornings and evenings are usually cooler than<span>\u00a0<\/span>midday. If you must exercise, drink 2-4 glasses of cool, non-alcoholic beverages every hour.<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stay out of the sun.<\/span><\/b>\u202fWear sun protective clothing like a wide-brimmed hat and<span>\u00a0<\/span>sunglasses and<span>\u00a0<\/span>apply a broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB protectant) sunscreen SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes prior to going outside to protect yourself against sunburn.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check on family,\u00a0friends,\u00a0and neighbors<\/span><\/b>\u202fat least once a day during times of extreme heat. Help them get to a cool place if necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Never<\/span><\/b>\u202fleave children, the elderly, or pets in parked cars. Cars heat up very quickly and can become dangerously hot, even with the windows open.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website on extreme heat prevention<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/extreme-heat\/about\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disasters\/extremeheat\/heat_guide.html\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Protect Your Animals Over the Summer<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Summer can be an especially dangerous time for not only our families and communities, but also our pets and animals.<span>\u00a0<\/span>The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has coordinated helpful tips to help keep your pets safe and cool over the warm summer months:\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide unlimited, cool, clean, fresh water.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Just like people, animals can quickly become parched in hot temperatures. No matter the species, animals should always have access to unlimited cool, clean, fresh water to prevent dehydration.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Know your animal\u2019s limits and ability to tolerate heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>An animal\u2019s age, breed, type of coat, and health history \u2014 among other factors \u2014 can all play a role in their ability to tolerate heat. Keep an eye out for signs of heat stress, including increased panting or drooling and being more lethargic. If they are displaying any signs of heat stress,<span>\u00a0<\/span>immediately<span>\u00a0<\/span>move your animal to a cooler area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Test surfaces to ensure they\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0burn paws.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Surfaces like asphalt, concrete, and sand can really heat up in the sun, which can burn paws or make a walk extremely uncomfortable for your pets. To test if a surface is too hot, touch it with the palm of your hand. If the surface is too hot for you, it means that<span>\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<span>\u00a0<\/span>too hot for your pet as well. Consider taking a different route that is mostly grass or waiting until the evening when<span>\u00a0<\/span>everything has had a chance to cool down.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensure animals have a place to cool down.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Animals know when they are too hot and will usually try to seek out a place where they can safely cool down. Make sure your pets have access to shades, fans, misters, pools, cooling mats, or air-conditioned spaces to help them stay comfortable and healthy.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upcoming\u00a0Events<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">It is one of my top goals as your State Senator to have myself and my office<span>\u00a0<\/span>be<span>\u00a0<\/span>as accessible to you as possible. To share your thoughts on legislation or seek<span>\u00a0<\/span>assistance<span>\u00a0<\/span>with an issue, please join me at one of our upcoming district events:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nonprofit Town Hall<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-Nonprofit-TownHall-FB-1-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-Nonprofit-TownHall-FB&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">On Tuesday, July 23, Phil Gilchrist of Advancing Macomb will be joining me and State Rep. Denise Mentzer for a town hall event<span>\u00a0<\/span>designed<span>\u00a0<\/span>to<span>\u00a0<\/span>share<span>\u00a0<\/span>strategies to help nonprofits become established and secure essential resources to achieve success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Whether you are part of a new nonprofit, thinking of starting one, or looking to enhance your organization&#8217;s impact, this event is designed to<span>\u00a0<\/span>provide<span>\u00a0<\/span>the guidance and support you need. We hope to see you there!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Tuesday, July 23 from 6:00 p.m. &#8211; 7:30 p.m.<span>\u00a0<\/span>(Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Mount<span>\u00a0<\/span>Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass<span>\u00a0<\/span>Avenue, Mount<span>\u00a0<\/span>Clemens, MI 48043\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conversations by the Lake with Commissioner Candice Miller<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/07\/Hertel-LakeConversations-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hertel-LakeConversations&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">From Grosse Pointe to Harsens Island, Lake St. Clair is what binds the communities of Senate District 12 together. The lake provides so much to our daily lives, including<span>\u00a0<\/span>drinking water, economic prosperity, and recreational opportunities. Taking advantage of the summer weather, our team is hosting a series of Conversations by the Lake to talk about the investments<span>\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019re<span>\u00a0<\/span>making in clean water infrastructure and the<span>\u00a0<\/span>proactive ways we can work together to protect this unmatched natural resource.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">For our St. Clair Shores conversation,<span>\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ll<span>\u00a0<\/span>be joined by Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller and Mayor Kip Walby.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>Monday, July 29 from 11:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m.\u00a0<br style=\"font-weight: inherit;\" \/><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>Blossom Heath Beach House, 24800 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coffee and Conversation<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>Monday, August 19 from 10:00<span>\u00a0<\/span>a.m.<span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; 11:00 a.m.\u00a0<br style=\"font-weight: inherit;\" \/><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>St. Clair Shores Senior Center, 20100 Stephens Street, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">District Office Hours with Staff<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<br style=\"font-weight: inherit;\" \/><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>Every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. and by appointment.\u00a0<br style=\"font-weight: inherit;\" \/><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span>District Office, 28800 Harper, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact Us<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If You Need Help:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>If you have a problem dealing with any department of state government, such as accessing unemployment benefits, my office is available to help resolve it. While we usually cannot<span>\u00a0<\/span>assist<span>\u00a0<\/span>with local or federal issues, we will always do our best to help direct you to the<span>\u00a0<\/span>appropriate person<span>\u00a0<\/span>or organization for help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">You may always feel free to call my office at (517) 373-7315<span>\u00a0<\/span>or email me<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:at%E2%80%AFSenKHertel@senate.michigan.gov\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">at\u202fSenKHertel@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep Up to Date:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>Our bi-weekly newsletters are full of updates<span>\u00a0<\/span>on what Team Hertel has been working on both in<span>\u00a0<\/span>Lansing and District 12<span>\u00a0<\/span>to deliver results for Michiganders.<span>\u00a0<\/span>To keep up to date with<span>\u00a0<\/span>what<span>\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ve<span>\u00a0<\/span>been up to<span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014<span>\u00a0<\/span>sign up<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/enews-signup\/\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">here<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>to receive my bi-weekly newsletter, or access<span>\u00a0<\/span>previous<span>\u00a0<\/span>editions online<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/newsletters\/\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">For more frequent updates,<span>\u00a0<\/span>I also encourage you to follow our team on<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenKevinHertel\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Facebook<\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hertelforsenate\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Twitter<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/senkevinhertel\/\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0 I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend with family and friends!\u00a0In between the barbecues, lake days,\u00a0and fireworks, the Fourth of July is\u00a0a great time\u00a0to be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1530,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","twitterCardType":"","cardImageID":0,"cardImage":"","cardTitle":"","cardDesc":"","cardImageAlt":"","cardPlayer":"","cardPlayerWidth":0,"cardPlayerHeight":0,"cardPlayerStream":"","cardPlayerCodec":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-email"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - 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