LANSING – Building off a strong first term, State Representative Shanelle Jackson (D-Detroit) today reiterated her enthusiasm for continuing to her commitment to her Detroit constituents in the 95th Legislature.
"We started down an important path by addressing a number of important issues last session, and I'm looking forward to continuing my work," said Jackson, who introduced seven bills that were signed into law last year. "While we certainly got off to a good start, there is a lot of work that still needs to be done. I promise to continue to fight for the residents of Detroit to both protect and improve our quality of life."
While the 95th Legislature has been underway for just two weeks, Jackson has gotten off to a quick start in continuing her work. She has already introduced plans to:
- Place a one-year moratorium on home foreclosures (HB4033, 4034).
- Require landlords provide tenants with 30 days notice if the owner of the rental property receives a foreclosure notice.
- Create a property tax exemption for low-income residents to help residents avoid foreclosure due to delinquent property taxes (HB4035).
- Lower the amount of time the driver responsibility fee can be placed on someone's driving record from two years to one (HB4101).
- Restore the Detroit Recorder's Court to provide responsive and efficient service to residents of Detroit (HB4140).
- Protect our neighborhoods by requiring property owners to register and provide regular maintenance to vacant properties (HB4142).
- Establish an arts district in Detroit (HB4144).
Jackson also has made it a priority to strengthen our schools with an education reform package.
"There is a new hope and excitement as we welcome a new era into the White House, and I share the same commitment as our president," Jackson said. "Instead of worrying whether or not our government is too big or too small, we need to know if it is working for the people of the Great State of Michigan. We need to do what's right for our residents and make Detroit and all communities across Michigan better, safer places for everyone."