Michigan House District 44 Choose 1
Duties: The Michigan House of Representatives shares responsibility with the Michigan Senate to enact new laws and amend or repeal existing laws.Qualifications: Representatives are elected in even-numbered years to 2-year terms. They must be at least 21 years of age and a registered voter in their district. There are 110 State House districts which are re-apportioned after each census.Term: 2 years
Biographical Information
Website
http://haadsmaformichigan.com
Occupation / Current Position
Attorney / McCroskey Law, PLC
Education
Michigan State University, 1980 (BA), Wayne State University Law School, 1984 (JD)
Qualifications and Experience
Former State House Rep (2019-2024); Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Commissioner (2009-2016)
EDUCATION: How do you evaluate Michigan’s current education system in terms of quality, funding, the teacher workforce and standardized testing? What changes, if any, would you propose or support?
Michigan's education system deserves stability and support from the state, both for students and for educators. Michigan benefits from wonderful teachers performing education across the state. I would advocate for consistent and fair funding for public schools in order to invest in our children, as well as better staffing so our teachers can provide quality education and have the classroom capability to do so. I would also continue to support reform to the standardized testing system.
ECONOMY: What policy initiatives do you support for residents to earn a living wage and address the overall question of affordability across Michigan?
I have always been a strong advocate for workers, both as a legislator and in my career as an attorney specializing in workers' comp, disability, and social security. I was incredibly proud to be Labor Chair when the so-called "Right-to-Work" legislation was repealed in Michigan, and if I am re-elected I will continue to champion legislation that benefits working families across the state. I will support accessible and affordable childcare, healthcare, and housing initiatives and go after corporations and entities exploiting workers or needlessly jacking up costs.
ENVIRONMENT/ENERGY: How would you approach ensuring energy reliability, consumer affordability, and environmental protection in Michigan?
When I served in the State House previously, I proudly voted to put Michigan on track towards renewable energy, and I would continue supporting similar policies to protect our environment, especially the Great Lakes, as well as bring down energy costs and put more money back in every Michigander's wallet. I would also support legislation ensuring energy companies are held accountable for unreliable service, exorbitant rate increases without a commensurate service increase, and to prevent shutoffs during winter's coldest and summer's hottest months.
IMMIGRATION: What is your position on due process, First Amendment, and Fourth Amendment rights for all Michigan residents, including noncitizens, and what changes, if any, would you support?
I believe all Michigan residents, regardless of immigration status, deserve and are entitled to equal protection under the law. Fair treatment and due process are non-negotiable, and our Constitution applies to all people in the United States. These truths must be protected, and both as an American and a hopeful future elected state legislator, I am committed to defending them and ensuring their application for all.
Biographical Information
EDUCATION: How do you evaluate Michigan’s current education system in terms of quality, funding, the teacher workforce and standardized testing? What changes, if any, would you propose or support?
Candidate has not yet responded.
ECONOMY: What policy initiatives do you support for residents to earn a living wage and address the overall question of affordability across Michigan?
Candidate has not yet responded.
ENVIRONMENT/ENERGY: How would you approach ensuring energy reliability, consumer affordability, and environmental protection in Michigan?
Candidate has not yet responded.
IMMIGRATION: What is your position on due process, First Amendment, and Fourth Amendment rights for all Michigan residents, including noncitizens, and what changes, if any, would you support?
Candidate has not yet responded.