{"id":781,"date":"2023-08-24T21:18:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T21:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/?p=781"},"modified":"2025-08-11T12:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:29:14","slug":"secures-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/2023\/08\/24\/secures-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Hertel Secures Funding for Transformational Projects to Improve Quality of Life for District 12 Residents\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Investments secured by Sen. Hertel will upgrade water infrastructure, bolster public safety <\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In June, the Michigan Legislature passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2024, which is to begin October 1. Included in this historic, bipartisan budget was significant funding Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) secured for several priorities of residents throughout his lakeshore district, including investments to upgrade water infrastructure, keep communities safe, support students and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

“This is a budget that was designed with a focus on people. Michigan\u2019s working families, veterans and youth will see the impacts of these investments for decades to come,\u201d said Sen. Hertel. \u201cFrom Harper Woods to Harsens Island \u2014 this budget invests in the things residents need: clean water, good roads, safe communities, excellent schools and much more.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Having spent months meeting with and listening to constituents, local leaders and community organizations, Hertel advocated for state dollars to be targeted in a meaningful way \u2014 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

\u201cI am especially grateful for the significant investments that will directly impact our community, including Selfridge Air National Guard Base, the Macomb County Jail Intake project and water infrastructure projects throughout the district,\u201d said Sen. Hertel. \u201cThese dollars will help ensure our community can prepare for the needs of tomorrow and show that our community\u2019s leadership is proactive in problem solving.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Water Quality and Water Infrastructure<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/08\/water-infrastructure.jpg” title_text=”water infrastructure” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” enable_caption_text=”on” image_title_alignment=”center” image_caption_font=”||on||||||” image_caption_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”380.7px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Not only is Lake St. Clair a way of life, but a source of great economic opportunity for communities across District 12 \u2014\u00a0especially given that 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. In the FY \u201824 budget, Hertel advocated to make critical investments in clean water infrastructure to improve residents\u2019 quality of life, protect waterways and support the local economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Funding secured by Hertel for water infrastructure projects include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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