LANSING — Following Governor Whitmer signing the historic budget that passed the state legislature late last month, we want to highlight just how much money Republicans voted against sending to their individual communities when they opposed the Make it in Michigan budget. It is more clear than ever that Republicans have no plan for helping Michiganders and would rather play politics that serve their constituents.
“Don’t let them fool you, these Republicans voted against supporting their own communities,” said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes. “While Democrats are championing a legislative agenda that grows the middle class and builds a brighter future for Michigan, Republicans are continuing to fall down the rabbit hole of MAGA extremism. If these representatives are willing to put partisan politics ahead of helping Michiganders, then they have no place in public office.”
See a selection of how much district investment specific representatives voted against below:
Rep. Tom Kuhn (HD-57)
- Voted against $10 million for an MDOT project to build new soundwalls in Troy
- Voted against $3 million for a Sterling Heights shopping center redevelopment
- Voted against $1 million for a Sterling Heights recreation grant
- Voted against $900,000 for a Troy cricket field
Rep. David Martin (HD-68)
- Voted against $10 million in water infrastructure for Genesee County
- Voted against $750,000 for dam repairs in Genesee County
- Voted against $300,000 for Richfield Park improvements
Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (HD-62)
- Voted against $5.6 million for the Chesterfield Township Home for Veterans
- Voted against a $5 million grant for water infrastructure in Chesterfield Township
Rep. Jim DeSana (HD-29)
- Voted against a $500,000 grant for Heritage Park in Taylor
Rep. Donni Steele (HD-54)
- Voted against $15 million for a Bloomfield Hills Community Safety grant
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