Pontiac has earned its place in history as a resilient, working class city. Even though we are no longer one of the most important manufacturing cities in Michigan, continuing our legacy of being a tough, hard working city should be a priority. We need to put more resources towards investing in accessible skilled trades programs and local education to make sure that our current, and next generation of Pontiac residents are strong leaders in the workforce. We should also be connecting our residents to new career opportunities through every possible avenue at our disposal. Our city has a rich legacy of being one of the most important union cities in the state of Michigan, and it is one that I am extremely proud of. To honor this legacy, we should be strongly supporting workers, which includes supporting their ability to bargain in their workplace and fight for better conditions.
As your Pontiac City Councilperson I will: