Why I am qualified to represent District 8

I am qualified to represent my district because I am currently serving as the Michigan State Representative in HD7, which is now becoming HD8. During my first two terms in office, I have developed a proven track record of delivering results for my district while also serving my constituents with commitment, passion and dedication.

I currently serve my constituents on (5) Standing House Committees: I am Chair of Energy, Communications & Technology, I am a member of Insurance & Financial Services, Regulatory Reform, Higher Education and Housing a (Subcommittee of Economic Development & Small Business). I serve as the Vice Chair of the Detroit Caucus, I am a member of the Labor Caucus and the Progressive Women’s Caucus. In my 1st term I formed the bi-cameral Legislative Care Caucus, I am on the executive board of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus serving as Historian.

During my two terms in office I have sponsored and/or co-sponsored over 975 bills that will benefit my constituents and the district. Due to the experience that I have gained in the state house it makes me uniquely qualified to continue serving my district in Wayne and Oakland County. I look forward to continuing to bridge both counties and continuing to work to be the collective voice of Detroit, Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge.

Additionally, my experience and interpersonal skills have allowed me to develop valuable relationships with Lansing and community stakeholders that have aided me in serving my district well. I know that the valuable experience and institutional knowledge that I have gained during my first and second terms have allowed me to be a strong advocate for my district and bring home much needed resources to Wayne and Oakland County.

I wish to continue to return to Lansing and serve in House District 8 to represent YOU, with your support and your VOTE on August 6th.

Thank You,

Helena

Role and Responsibilities of a Michigan State Representative:

The primary role of a State Representative is to be a lawmaker determining the need for new legislation through listening to the needs and problems of the district and the state. Introducing and creating new laws and initiating research through staff and committees and requesting preparations of bills and amendments in addition to modifying and updating old laws and voting on bills that benefit their district.

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