{"id":669,"date":"2023-06-30T15:06:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T15:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/?p=669"},"modified":"2025-08-11T12:30:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:30:54","slug":"sen-hertel-secures-major-budget-wins-for-macomb-county-to-improve-local-economy-public-safety-and-water-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/2023\/06\/30\/sen-hertel-secures-major-budget-wins-for-macomb-county-to-improve-local-economy-public-safety-and-water-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen.\u00a0Hertel\u00a0Secures Major Budget Wins for Macomb County to Improve Local Economy, Public Safety and Water Quality\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\">\n<h4 class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Hertel\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">advocacy\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">secured\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">funding for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Selfridge Air National Guard Base<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">transformational\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">new\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Macomb County Jail Intake project<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">local water infrastructure<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">LANSING, Mich. (June<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a030<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">, 2023) \u2014<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">On Wednesday<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">, the Michigan Legislature passed the 2024 state budget, which included significant funding Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"><strong>Kevin Hertel<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">(D-St. Clair Shores) secured for several Macomb County priorities. The budget was passed with bipartisan support.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u201cI was proud to vote on a budget for the state of Michigan that prioritizes our communities. This budget includes historic funding for schools, roads, and water infrastructure,\u201d said Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Hertel<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">. \u201cI am especially grateful for the significant investments that will directly<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">impact<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"> our community, including Selfridge Air National Guard Base, the Macomb County Jail Intake project and water infrastructure projects throughout the district. These dollars will help ensure our community can prepare for the needs of tomorrow and show Macomb County\u2019s leadership in proactive problem solving.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Having spent months meeting with and listening to constituents, local leaders and community organizations, Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Hertel<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"> advocated for state dollars to be targeted in a meaningful way, going to projects in District 12 that would have the biggest impact on the local economy and residents\u2019 everyday lives.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Hertel<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>successfully brought $13 million to Selfridge Air National Guard Base. This funding would be dedicated to rerouting the runway and making other updates necessary for the Harrison Township base to compete for next generation<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">aircraft<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0and future<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">fight<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">er<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0missions. Employing more than 600 workers on the base, Selfridge<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">provides<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0a local economic benefit worth more than $700 million to residents and businesses in several surrounding cities and townships.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">These newly secured funds<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_CommentStart x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">will<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0be<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"> critical in positioning Selfridge for long-term success and ensuring the base can continue as a source of community pride and jobs for years to come.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">The budget also makes transformational investments in the criminal justice system,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">providing<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0money necessary for the Macomb County Jail to modernize its facilities and<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0overhaul its<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0central intake process. Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Hertel<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>was the lead in generating the funding.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">T<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">hrough the construction of a new central intake and mental health unit, among other upgrades, this<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">project will allow the county jail to provide better mental and physical health outcomes for those who<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">come in contact with<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0the criminal justice system.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Once complete, the new jail is set to b<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">ecom<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">e a national model on how to keep our communities safe, while ensuring the needs of our most vulnerable and underserved are met.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Finally, the state budget includes much needed funding for water infrastructure projects in Chesterfield Township and St. Clair Shores, which Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Hertel\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">fought to secure.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">Not only is Lake St. Clair a way of life, but a source of great economic opportunity in<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW214130280 x_BCX8 x_ContentPasted0\">community as marinas, restaurants and other waterfront businesses depend on its health. But for too long, crumbling infrastructure has sent sewage into Lake St. Clair and basements during heavy rains, threatening the health and livelihoods of residents. 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