Democrat Shutdown Comes to an End

Last night, I voted to end the Democrat shutdown that should have never taken place. Republicans did our job weeks before the deadline to keep the government open, but Democrats continuously blocked the bill and cut off funding for Michigan families, the TSA, air traffic control, and the heroes of our military. During the Democrats’ shutdown, I continued my work, meeting with Michigan residents, and securing funding in this legislation that will help our farmers and care for our veterans. President Trump signed the bill, and the government has reopened. Investing in Michigan Communities I included funding for seven projects in Michigan's second congressional district in the bill that ended the Democrat-led shutdown. My team and I worked with each of the communities on their projects and funding requests. These projects include: Four Lakes Restoration - Edenville Dam Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Project. The bill provides $2,250,000 to install physical equipment that is necessary for the long-term operations and monitoring of the Edenville dam following the catastrophic flood in May 2020. Central Montcalm Early Childhood Center Project. The bill provides $225,000 to revitalize, renovate, and expand classrooms at the Central Montcalm Early Childhood Center to promote the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative development of children and infants through five years of age. Mason County Road Commission New Facility Construction. The bill provides $2,000,000 to build a new operation facility. The current facility is 85 years old and has aged to the point of being an unsafe environment. Clement Township Collaborative Community Project. The bill provides $137,000 to rehabilitate the Clement Township Fire Hall with HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and septic so it can be re-opened to provide Gladwin County with a much-needed community center supporting our seniors. The City of Big Rapids Fire Truck Project. The bill provides $378,000 to buy a new fire truck (pumper tanker truck) to improve the safety of the community and firefighters. Gardner Street Wastewater Upgrade. The bill provides $1,000,000 to help reconstruct East and West Gardner Street, extending to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in Sparta. The reconstruction includes upsizing the sanitary sewer, enabling wastewater flow from the Applejack lift station. Webber Township Lift Station. The bill provides $750,000 to construct a new lift station to support the re-opening of the North Lake Facility in Baldwin.