Welcome to My Re-Election Website

Welcome to my website for re-election as your representative in the Michigan House of Representatives.

         

          I am seeking my last term in the state House of Representatives because I want to continue working to reposition Michigan to compete in a global economy. I don’t believe we have accomplished all that is necessary to ensure that our state remains financially healthy or is prepared to grow economically in the future.

          The past two years have witnessed a host of massive budget cuts to our local communities, including police and fire services and public education.

       Beginning in 1995, I served eight years as a council member and four years as mayor for the city of Farmington Hills. During that time I advocated for the city and southeast Michigan. My focus has always been to keep my community and our neighboring communities strong and healthy.

When I first sought election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2008, I focused on four major issues that I believe remain significant to the state’s health and ability to compete nationally and internationally.

I have not changed my focus in the past four years.  Job creation, the safety and sustainability of communities, guaranteeing that every child has access to a high quality public education and repairing Michigan’s deteriorating infrastructure are significant in my work in Lansing.

I want to ensure that local communities get their fair share of revenue to maintain the services that keep our residents safe.

          As the former mayor and council member of Farmington Hills, I fought to maintain our cities’ share of the pie so that residents receive quality services for their tax dollars.

          I feel the same way about public education. Our children must be fully educated to compete in a global economy. Our educational system has been abused by significant budget reductions. These cuts have broken a promise made by the 1994 Proposal A tax initiative that ensured adequate funding for all Michigan school districts.

          I am an experienced public servant and legislator who remains committed to working to improve the lives of my constituents, while making Michigan a stronger place to live and do business.

In my third term, I will work tirelessly to restore the $1 billion drained from our public education system, as well as the dollars taken from our local communities.

          Please join me in my efforts to turn the tide for our state. I look forward to meeting you as I campaign this summer and into the fall. I appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the Michigan House of Representatives.

       Thank you.

         

          Michigan State Representative Vicki Barnett
          37^th District