Occupation / Current Position
State Representative
Education
Bachelors of Science, Political Science from Eastern Michigan University; Masters of Public Administration, Eastern Michigan University; Juris Doctor, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Qualifications and Experience
Currently serving as a State Representative in the legislature. Before that I served as a city councilmember for Southfield and I was a staffer in the legislature for almost 10 years
Our education system is behind similar states in our region. I believe that it should be a top priority for us to address that backsliding. Recently, we made progress by increasing funding, expanding the free breakfast and lunch program, and restoring collective bargaining rights that were lost during the Snyder era. This is meaningful progress, but there is still so much standing between us and the world-class public education that Michigan deserves. Deeper investments in attracting and retaining educators, addressing school safety holistically, and increasing overall funding in the school aid budget are the way forward.
Michiganders built what we now refer to as the middle class during the 20th century. We are proud of what we’ve delivered for the world, and the hard work that produced it. Those same values should be reflected in the workplace and when you go to the store; it shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to get a week's worth of groceries, leaving your family with little left to save. That is why we must tackle affordability with policies that lower property taxes, tackle consumer price gouging, provide Pre-K for all 3 and 4 years olds in the state, and expand programs like RxKids that give direct resources to families in need.
Michiganders are currently paying the highest utility rates in the midwest, that has to change. As state Representative, I was proud to support the Clean Energy & Jobs Act, which set a number of standards across the utilities industries. These changes include setting an energy storage standard of 2,500 MW by 2030 to increase reliability and stabilize Michigan’s energy grid, requiring 50% of energy to come from renewable sources by 2030, expanding rooftop solar, and strengthening regulatory authority so that ratepayers have a stronger voice in energy decisions. I will continue to support similar policies as a state Senator.
I am a strong supporter of the First Amendment and the due process restrictions outlined in the Fourth Amendment. I was a board member of my local branch of the ACLU, so protecting people’s due process rights is very important to me. I am aware of the perceived and real threat that the dramatic increase in ICE and CBP agents has caused in our communities throughout Michigan, and I am strongly opposed to the civil rights violations that we witness daily. I have been standing with my community against this threat and will continue to fight against any and all federal overreach.
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