Health and housing are basic human needs, not luxuries. Every person in Michigan’s 13th District deserves a safe place to live, access to care, and the opportunity to build a healthy, secure life. That’s what “Back to Basics” means.
Healthcare Is a Human Right – No one should go bankrupt because they got sick. We must create a system that supports prevention, treatment, and dignity for all. We will work to:
• Reinstate and expand Medicaid to ensure coverage for everyone.
• Reinvest in public health programs, especially for seniors, children, and historically disinvested and vulnerable communities.
• Lower the cost of prescription drugs — because medicine only works if you can afford it.
• Invest in mental health services and local community clinics.
• Protect reproductive freedom and ensure access to full-spectrum reproductive care.
• Bring back and strengthen food security programs like SNAP, WIC, and Meals on Wheels — because nutrition is healthcare, too.
Housing Is Health – A healthy life starts with a stable and safe home. Housing isn’t just about four walls — it’s about community, security, and opportunity. We will insist on:
• Investing in the construction of affordable, modern housing — including multi-family buildings and mixed-use developments that bring homes, jobs, and services together.
• Working with banks to create fair, accessible mortgage options for first-time and lower-income homebuyers — so more families can achieve homeownership.
• Calling for a comprehensive review of the impact of including rent payments in credit scoring – If the evidence shows that it helps renters build credit and access homeownership, we will fight to make it standard practice — because renters deserve every opportunity to build a secure financial future.
• Creating livable neighborhoods with:
o Safe streets and clean air
o Access to fresh food, reliable public transit, and essential services
o Well-supported First Responders — including trauma trained firefighters, EMTs, and police to serve with compassion and accountability
o Recreation space, faith centers, and green space
o A sense of dignity and belonging for every resident