Issue Position: Infrastructure

Issue Position

Investing in infrastructure in Michigan is critical to raise the standard of living for our families. For too long, the Legislature has failed to offer solutions to maintain our state's crumbling roads and bridges, even though they've raised gas taxes and vehicle registration fees. Leaders have also failed to address the problem of lead in our schools and pipes so that what happened in Flint won't ever happen anywhere else.

In the State House, I supported improving our roads and infrastructure while making sure that tax dollars were protected. I proposed requiring guarantees and warranties from contractors in the bidding process to help ensure that our roads, bridges and water systems are fixed right the first time.

As State Senator, I will fight for:
INCREASING STATE ROAD FUNDING -- so that local roads and bridges are finally fixed and the quality of work is guaranteed.
REPLACING LEAD PIPES -- so everyone has safe drinking water.
REVENUE SHARING -- increases to cities, counties and townships, dedicating those resources to infrastructure repairs.

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